Counsellor

Catch22; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking a Counsellor for their Youth Violence Intervention Programme in Birmingham. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic support to young people at risk of serious youth violence. Candidates should be qualified therapists with experience in trauma-focused therapies. This is a part-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Work-based learning and Professional Development

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered counsellor/therapist with relevant certifications.
• Experience with EMDR, CBT, or trauma-focused therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and support for young people.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in a hospital setting.

Skills

EMDR

CBT

Trauma specialism

Education

Qualified and registered counsellor/therapist with BACP, UKCP or NCPS

Job description

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose.We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

In August 2024, Redthread became part of the Catch22 group. Both organisations share strongly aligned missions and values, and we have a successful history of collaboration. Redthread will continue to operate under its established brand.

For more information about the recruitment process, please check out the guidance for applicants on Catch22’swebsite here.

Job Description

Redthread is a hospital based youth work service, working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments.

Our experienced, specialist youth workers engage with and support young people, aiming to reduce serious youth violence. Redthread supports young people aged 11-25 years old, who are victims of/at risk of serious youth violence and/or exploitation. We often meet young people at a moment of change and work with them to find a positive way forward.

We provide long-term, holistic support. We consider every aspect of a young person’s life and build support around them.

The Counsellor will work as part of the youth work team within the Youth Violence Intervention Programme delivered in Birmingham health care settings. The counsellor will provide comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations for children and young people who access Redthread’s services. They will use engagement skills to support young people to engage with short term therapeutic interventions and deliver a therapeutic and clinically safe environment within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered counsellor/therapist with BACP, UKCP or NCPS
• EMDR, CBT or Trauma specialism

Additional Information

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Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Hospital. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required.

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: FTE - £35,000 (£19,864.86 Pro Rata)

Contract type:Permanent

How to Apply:Please see the Job pack for information on submitting your application and please note that the closing date for this opportunity is 10:00 on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Redthread team - date to be confirmed.

The second round of interviews will be held in person - date to be confirmed.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, which provides free, 24/7 confidential helpline services (accessed either by phone and/or online) including structured counselling services and practical resources aimed to support your work-life balance. In addition, some aspects of the EAP service are also available to share with an employees’ dependants including their partner.

Cycle to Work Scheme

We offer a Cycle to Work scheme which enables savings on the cost of a new bike and accessories foremployees wishing to cycle to work for all or part of their journey. Employees can sign up after one month’s service

Work-based learning and Professional Development

We aim to build a culture and environment for staff to learn, develop and achieve their full potential, whilst delivering services through a skilled and competent workforce. To achieve this, Redthread have a comprehensive staff training programme which provides individuals with resources, training and support to learn and develop their skills. We also encourage our staff to undertake work-based learning and provide support for continuous professional development, whilst helping staff achieve a work-life balance.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.