Family Support Counsellor

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pro‑ratio salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Remote work arrangements

Opportunity to work with diversefamil

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor for Welkom in the Free State. This part-time role focuses on delivering counselling and support to families facing relationship, communication, and life-transition challenges.

You will empower families to strengthen bonds, develop tailored plans, and collaborate with local service providers. Flexible hours, remote work options, and potential professional development await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Professional registration with a relevant board (e.g., HPCSA, SACSSP).
• Proven experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and child development.
• Excellent active listening and empathetic communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage client caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, couples, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans based on family needs.
• Facilitate workshops on parenting skills, conflict resolution, and communication.
• Provide psycho-education on various family-related issues.
• Maintain confidential client records and track progress.
• Collaborate with other community service providers to ensure holistic support.

Skills

Active listening

Empathetic communication

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree

Professional registration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Support Counsellor to join their organization, serving the Welkom community. This part-time position focuses on providing counselling and support services to families facing challenges related to relationships, communication, and life transitions. You will empower families to build stronger bonds and navigate difficulties effectively. This role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute positively to the well‑being of families in the Free State province. The ideal candidate is experienced in family dynamics and committed to fostering healthy family environments in Welkom .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, couples, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans based on family needs.
• Facilitate workshops on parenting skills, conflict resolution, and communication.
• Provide psycho‑education on various family‑related issues.
• Maintain confidential client records and track progress.
• Collaborate with other community service providers to ensure holistic support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Professional registration with a relevant board (e.g., HPCSA, SACSSP).
• Proven experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and child development.
• Excellent active listening and empathetic communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage client caseload effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pro‑ratio salary based on hours worked.
• Professional development opportunities and supervision.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with diverse families in the Welkom region.
• A meaningful role contributing to family resilience and strengthening community bonds.