Counsellor

Sentio Inclusive Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An organisation supporting children and young people is seeking compassionate counsellors in Swindon. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in counselling or related fields. Responsibilities include developing personalised care plans, offering one-on-one sessions, and maintaining client records. Positions available are both part-time (22.5 hours) and full-time (37.5 hours). This role provides 33 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Access to flexible annual leave scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a counselling role or related field is necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Background in developing care plans and trauma experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalised care plans for clients.
• Provide one-on-one counselling sessions to support clients.
• Maintain accurate client records using IT systems.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in IT systems for record keeping

Experience working with children and young people

Job description

Sentio Inclusive Ltd is looking for dedicated and compassionate counsellors to join an organisation in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to supporting children and young people in their personal growth and development.

As a counsellor, you will be responsible for creating and implementing care plans tailored to the unique needs of clients, while also providing guidance and support throughout their journey.

We have part‑time and full‑time posts available: Part‑time positions are 22.5 hours per week across three days; full‑time positions are 37.5 hours per week across five days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalised care plans for children and young people.
• Provide one‑on‑one counselling sessions, offering support, guidance and resources to clients facing various challenges.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client records using IT systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.

What we need from you

• Experience in a counselling role or related field, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems for record keeping and communication.
• Background in developing care plans or similar frameworks, and experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma.

What you get in return

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off).
• Access to the flexible annual leave scheme; enhanced maternity leave; employee referral scheme; cycle‑to‑work scheme; employee assistance programme (24/7 access to counselling and legal information).
• Opportunity to support children, young people and families in a rewarding environment.

If you have the skills outlined above and are keen to support children, young people and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a counsellor.

For an informal conversation about the role or a more detailed job description, contact us with your interest!

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all walks in life. If you are not shortlisted or are unsuccessful in this post, we will keep your details on file and may contact you about other opportunities in the future.