CYP Counsellor Required: Remote & Preston, Lancashire

WhereToTalk; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire Healthcare is seeking a CYP Counsellor for a hybrid role, combining remote work with regular travel to Preston. The post covers about seven EBD homes for ages 5–18, offering monthly consultations and some 1:1 work with children and young people. Accreditation with HCPC/UKCP/BACP is required, along with trauma training and a driving license.

The permanent role offers a salary up to £38,000 FTE, with flexible working patterns to accommodate travel between homes in Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Accreditation or registration with HCPC, UKCP, or BACP is required.
• Trauma training or extensive experience working with CYP trauma.
• Car owner/driver is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Cover approx. 7 EBD homes in Preston for children aged 5-18.
• Work remotely with monthly consultations and some 121 sessions.
• Travel to homes as part of a hybrid role.

Skills

Trauma training

Driving

Education

HCPC/UKCP/BACP registration

Job description

CYP Counsellor Required: Remote & Preston, Lancashire

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for aCounsellorto work within a hybrid role (WFH and travel to Preston) across children's residential homes.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will cover approx. 7EBD homesin Preston for service users age 5-18. The post holder will work remotely, and visit each home offering monthly consultations along with some 121 work with the children and young people.

Contract type - permanent

Salary - up to £38,000 FTE

Experience required:

Counsellor applying will have accreditation or registration with the relevant governing body (HCPC, UKCP, BACP) along with trauma training or extensive experience working with CYP trauma. Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver is mandatory.