Youth Counsellor

Youth Counsellor

Central – Covering Central Wales (Jobs Growth Wales+)

Permanent Full Time 35 hour week

£24500 – £27000 – full driving licence and own transport

Our client are one of Wales' leading training providers of skills and funded services. They deliver Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Employability Skills and Jobs Growth Wales through their suite of funded programmes.

Benefits include Contributory Pension Scheme – 3% employer contribution, Annual Leave 25– 28 days Plus Bank Holidays (inclusive of Christmas Shut Down), Training and Continual Professional Development Opportunities, 35 hour working week, Travel expenses and business mileage, Childcare Voucher Scheme,Cycle to Work Scheme, Christmas Savings Scheme, Eye Sight Scheme, Employee Health & Wellbeing Strategies and Policies, Work-Life Balance Policies, Social & Charity Events, Refer a Friend Payment Scheme, Mobile Phones & Laptops ( based on job role)

Our clients commitment to employees has been recognised through the achievement of the following external awards – Investors In People – Silver Award, Corporate Health Standard – Silver Award, Green Dragon Environmental Award

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an experience counsellor.

Do you have a recognised diploma or degree in Counselling. Experience of working with young people and adults in a counselling setting and are a member of the BACP or equivalent ? with a full driving licence. – This could be your next best move

You will be Responsible for undertaking counselling sessions on a one-to-one or group basis to support clients in identify their individual needs and barriers to learning and progression. Maintaining and developing external working partnerships to share best practice, signposting clients and to facilitate workshops encouraging further education on well-being for all learners

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific

Adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Displaying all values and personal moral qualities in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Working within the ethical principles of the BACP good practice in counselling.
Accountable for undertaking group and individual counselling therapy sessions, face to face or remotely via telephone or appropriate digital platforms.
Responsible for agreeing a counselling contract with each learner to determine session content.
Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with learners, through active listening and empathy.
Responsible for supporting clients, without bias, towards a deeper understanding of their concerns and to make decisions and choices.
Working in partnership with external organisations, in relation to signposting, referrals, and organising talks / workshops.
Designated Safeguarding Officer responsibilities and duties.

To apply for the role of Youth Counsellor Central Wales please email your cv to tin a@tinalaceyrecruitment.com or call 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747.

Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and welfare to work sectors nationally. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.