Part-Time Youth Counselling Specialist – Face/Online

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in England is seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to provide face-to-face and online counselling for children and young people. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and co-facilitating group therapies in local settings across West Sussex. Candidates should have relevant BACP Membership or HCPC Registration, alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. This position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary for 15 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Counsellor post-qualified at diploma, graduate or post graduate level.
• Sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues.
• In-depth understanding of counselling theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Offer assessments to children and young people within the Tier 2 Counselling Service.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering counselling.
• Develop and co-facilitate groups for children and young people.

Skills

Counselling experience

Understanding of child protection

Creative therapeutic approaches

Ability to manage safeguarding issues

Education

BACP Membership or HCPC Registration

Diploma or graduate level Counselling

Job description

A community support organization in England is seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to provide face-to-face and online counselling for children and young people. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and co-facilitating group therapies in local settings across West Sussex. Candidates should have relevant BACP Membership or HCPC Registration, alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. This position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary for 15 hours of work per week.