Counsellor Required: Gateshead, Tyne And Wear

WhereToTalk; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 39,959 - 48,117; Full time

Job summary

WhereToTalk is seeking a Counsellor in Gateshead to provide effective mental health interventions to children and young people. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the development of mental health services.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Counselling qualification and have experience working with children in a mental health setting. A commitment to professional development and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working with children and young people as a counsellor.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience of multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality interventions to children and young people.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide mental health assessments and interventions.

Skills

Counselling qualification

Knowledge of children and young people's mental health

Safeguarding

Working knowledge of educational systems

Education

Accredited Counselling qualification

Job description

Counsellor Required: Gateshead, Tyne And Wear

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration:12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: C9155-CMAHP-0626-35

We are delighted to be in a position of being able to recruit a Counsellor within our established and innovative Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service within Gateshead.

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to both deliver high quality interventions and help develop the skills and knowledge of universal practitioners in children and young peoples mental health.

The skilled individuals will join one of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of interventions that identify mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role is to work as a member of Gatesheads Getting Help Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, mental health assessment and interventions to Children and Young People.

This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome focused standards of care to children, young people and families.

We expect the post holder to have sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge and skills.

You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working within a groundbreaking service.

You must have:

• An accredited Counselling qualification and accreditation to a Counselling professional body (e.g. BACP or UKCP).
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
• At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in the role of a counsellor.
• Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues.
• A good working knowledge and experience of Safeguarding.
• Efficient and effective maintenance of administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience of working with children and young people in a mental health setting.
• Experience of multi‑agency working.
• Good knowledge and understanding of schools and education systems.
• Commitment to extending knowledge, personal and professional development of self and others.