CYP Counsellors Required: Home-Based, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

WhereToTalk; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide impactful therapeutic interventions, working closely with children aged 5-13. As part of a supportive team, you will deliver both face-to-face and online counselling sessions, contributing to a vital service that enhances the lives of young individuals. With a commitment to safeguarding and professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with BACP registration and experience with children aged 5-12.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and commitment to child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term therapeutic interventions for children with mental health issues.
• Conduct face-to-face and online counselling sessions.

Skills

Counselling

Understanding of children's needs

Safeguarding knowledge

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Qualified counsellor

BACP registration

Job description

CYP Counsellors Required: Home-Based, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Due to an internal promotion, we are pleased to be able to open up applications for a counselling position in our highly skilled team.

This is a great opportunity to make a valuable and lasting contribution to the lives of children and young people aged 5-13.

Salary – £30,000 per annum

Full Time – 35 hours per week

You will be working as part of the Ormiston Families Interventions Team, within the YOUnited partnership (Ormiston Families, Centre 33 and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust). YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for CYP in need of support with their mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13 with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.

We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to improving services and want to make a positive difference for children and young people. You will provide short-term therapeutic interventions for children with mild to moderate mental health issues, offering a blend of face-to-face and online counselling sessions.

You will join a supportive team where clinical supervision is provided. We are also very keen to develop our service as a provider of high-quality trainee counsellor placements. Training will be provided on the ‘Single Sessions Thinking’ model, which has proved to be very successful.

Successful candidates will:

• Be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered.
• Have a good understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families aged 5-12.
• Have significant (minimum 12 months) post-qualification experience working with this age group.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.

The main office is in March, Cambridgeshire, but successful candidates will work from home, with most counselling sessions undertaken in schools. An ability to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is essential.

Part-time applications will be considered.

To apply, please click on the apply online button.

Closing date for all applications: Midnight on Monday March 10th.

Interviews to be held on Thursday March 27th.

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.