Specialist Autism Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

WhereToTalk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Resources Autism in Birmingham seeks a skilled Specialist Autism Counsellor to deliver time-limited counselling to autistic children, young people and adults, including those with mental health needs. Sessions are funded and free for clients.

You will manage your own caseload, attend triage meetings and supervision, and may work across community spaces in Birmingham and Solihull; driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Provide structured, time-limited counselling to autistic children, young people and adults.
• Deliver autism-informed therapeutic interventions to support wellbeing and coping skills.
• Manage your own caseload and participate in triage meetings and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver time-limited counselling sessions to autistic clients.
• Maintain client notes and monitor outcomes.
• Travel to community spaces across Birmingham and Solihull as needed and drive when required.

Job description

Specialist Autism Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Specialist Autism Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Resources Autism

• LOCATION:RfA Birmingham Office(BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, B29 7EL)
• HOURS:Part-time20-22.5hours/week Fixed term 18months
• REPORTS TO:Director of Services

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Specialist Counsellor to join our team in the West Midlands. This role involves delivering structured, time-limited counselling support to autistic children, young people and adults both diagnosed and undiagnosed, many of whom could also be experiencing poor mental health. The sessions will be free for the clients as this project is fully funded. The postholder will provide person-centred, autism-informed therapeutic interventions, supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, build coping strategies, and enhance their quality of life. You will manage your own caseload of clients and attend triage meetings and supervision.

This service is part of a wider project, partnering with two other specialist organisations to improve all-round holistic support for this cohort of vulnerable people. You will be responsible for keeping your own notes and monitoring outcomes and evaluations. Some sessions will be delivered from community spaces across Birmingham and Solihul, ideally you will be able to drive and own a car.