Therapist (23804)

Barnardo's; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's Trafford is recruiting a Therapist/Counsellor to support children and young people with emotional wellbeing. The role involves 1:1 sessions and therapeutic group work, with a blended model of digital and face-to-face sessions.

The post requires a diploma-level qualification, extensive experience with children and safeguarding knowledge, and willingness to travel across the Trafford locality. Office base at Benchill area, flexible weekdays.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level qualification in counselling or related therapy with at least 100 hours of supervised practice.
• Significant experience delivering counselling to children and young people.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 wellbeing sessions and therapeutic group work.
• Deliver brief interventions focusing on emotional literacy and emotional regulation.
• Offer a blended approach of digital and face-to-face sessions.
• Travel across the Trafford locality to deliver services.
• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure reporting quality.

Skills

Counselling skills

Emotional literacy

Emotional regulation

Education

Diploma-level counselling / therapy qualification (min. 100 hours supervised practicum)

Job description

Therapist / Counsellor Trafford

Barnardo's are recruiting staff, so if you are you ready for a new challenge and are passionate about working with children and young people to support their emotional wellbeing, you might be just who we are looking for.

The Service:

The Trafford Emotional health and Wellbeing (EHWB) service supports children and young people across Trafford aged 5 – 13 years to grow up with healthy minds, feel confident and resilient and fulfil their potential. As part of the THRIVE ‘Getting Help' model Barnardo's provides therapeutic one to one, group work and counselling support in the community.

We are looking for people who are passionate about:

• Children's and Young people's emotional health and wellbeing
• Improving outcomes for children and young people

The Role:

• Working days: Monday to Friday - to be agreed
• Working hours: 7.4
• Office base: Benchill Children's Centre
• Working in a variety of school and community venues
• The ability to travel across the Trafford locality is essential
• You will offer brief interventions via 1:1 wellbeing sessions and therapeutic group work covering emotional literacy and emotional regulation.

There will be an emphasis on:

• Providing a blended approach of digital and face to face sessions
• Maintaining active engagement on all safeguarding matters
• Ensuring accurate recording for reporting purposes

Successful candidates must:

• Hold a diploma level qualification in counselling, child and adolescent psychotherapy, art, play, drama or music therapy which has included a practicum of at least 100 hours of supervised practice.
• Have considerable experience of delivering counselling to children and young people
• Have an awareness of emotional challenges and how these impact the lives of children and young people.
• Have a knowledge of child and adolescent development and the role of the family in supporting children and young people's emotional well-being.
• Have comprehensive understanding of children's safeguarding.
• Need to be adaptable and deliver support via multiple methods; face to face, telephone or video call.
• Have case management experience and a clear understanding of the requirement for professional and accurate case notes.
• It would be beneficial to have access to a car due to the regular travel required in this role.

Additional Information:

You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Need more information?

If you require any further information about these opportunities, please contact Janene Jackson on 07731 591 292 or via email - [e-mail]