Family Support Counsellor

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor to serve families in the Sandton community. The role focuses on guiding, supporting, and delivering therapeutic interventions to families facing relationship and parenting challenges, aiming to strengthen bonds and improve family functioning.

You will work with schools, healthcare providers, and other community professionals to ensure holistic support and coordinated care, fostering healthier home environments and positive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Registered with HPCSA or SACSSP.
• At least 3 years of family therapy or counselling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and needs.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for family goals.
• Offer psychoeducation on child development, parenting, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving within families.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and community services to coordinate care.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Counselling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Support Counsellor to provide invaluable services within the Sandton community. This role focuses on offering guidance, support, and therapeutic interventions to families experiencing challenges related to relationships, parenting, and child development. You will create a safe and supportive environment for families to address issues, strengthen bonds, and improve overall family functioning. This position offers the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of families, contributing to healthier and more stable home environments. You will work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure holistic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and needs.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to family goals.
• Offer psychoeducation on topics such as child development, parenting skills, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving skills within families.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other community services to coordinate care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a relevant board (e.g., HPCSA, SACSSP).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing family therapy or counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and intervention techniques.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds in Sandton.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialized training.
• A supportive and collegial work environment.
• The satisfaction of making a significant positive impact on families.