Qualified Children’s Counsellor Required: Crawley, Sussex

WhereToTalk; Crawley; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary CPD training

Clinical supervision

Supportive work environment

Work within a charity

Job summary

A community support organization in Crawley is seeking a qualified Children’s Counsellor to provide counseling services for children and young people aged 5–18. The role requires a recognized counseling qualification, experience with this age group, and a sound understanding of safeguarding principles. The contract is temporary, lasting 6 months, with a minimum of 4 hours of counseling per week. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently while participating in supervision and development trainings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in counseling children and young people.
• Experience in assessing client needs and suitability for counseling.
• Ability to maintain accurate counseling records.
• Experience working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and ability to respond appropriately.
• Experience maintaining accurate and appropriate counselling records.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality counseling services to children and young people.
• Maintain client confidentiality in line with regulations.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.
• Follow safeguarding and confidentiality policies to ensure safety of clients and staff.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with data protection regulations.
• Complete and submit records for service monitoring and client feedback within timescales.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and training as required.
• Pursue ongoing professional development with the Supervisor and Centre Manager.
• Collaborate with the Centre team to deliver services professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Experience counselling children and young people aged 5+

Sound understanding of safeguarding

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Team collaboration

CPD willingness

Education

Recognised children and young people's counselling qualification

Job description

Qualified Children’s Counsellor Required: Crawley, Sussex

Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex)

Hours: Minimum 4 hours per week. Days to be confirmed
Contract: 6-month temporary contract
Location: Crawley
Start date: As soon as possible

Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex) is seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to work with children and young people aged 5–18. This temporary role has been created to help us meet increasing service demand.

What we offer

• Minimum of 4 hours counselling work per week
• Complimentary CPD training
• Clinical supervision
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, experienced counselling team
• Opportunity to work within a charity

Main Purpose of the Role

• To deliver a high-quality, effective and professional counselling service to children and young people
• To participate in clinical and individual supervision and training to continually develop counselling practiceAdhere to the code of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant counselling professional bodies
• Follow all Relationships Sussex policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff
• Maintain confidential client records in line with data protection regulations and centre procedures
• Complete and submit records to enable effective service monitoring and client feedback within agreed timescales
• Participate in individual and clinical supervision, team meetings and training as required
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development as agreed with the Supervisor and Centre Manager
• Work collaboratively with the Centre team and wider federation to ensure services are delivered professionally and efficiently
• Proactively undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by the Centre Manager

Person Specification

• A recognised children and young people’s counselling qualification
• Experience counselling children and young people aged 5+
• Experience of assessing client needs and suitability for counselling
• Experience working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and ability to respond appropriately
• Experience maintaining accurate and appropriate counselling records
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD as required

Personal Attributes

• Professional, positive and compassionate approach
• Creative and adaptable in a changing environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity