CSA Counsellor
The Children's Society
Lincolnshire, UK
Counselling / Psychotherapy
Permanent
GPB 26,100 - GPB 26,100
Permanent contract with funding until March 2027.
Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £26,100 per annum / £11,931.43 pro rata for Part Time (plus allowances)
Location: Lincolnshire
Candidates must have a full, clean driving license and access to their own vehicle.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, under the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) domain.
We are currently looking for an experienced, qualified counsellor to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
Experience:
-Relevant experience of working with children and young people in a counselling role, both face to face and online
-Relevant experience of delivering therapeutic interventions with children and young people
Qualifications:
-Relevant counselling qualification at Diploma Level 5 or above, such as a Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy
-Registration with the BACP, UKCP or other suitable profession registered with the HCPC
-Candidates must be willing to undergo and Enhanced DBS check and Level 2 Police Vetting for this role
-Candidates must be trained in pre-trial therapy, or be willing to undertake training
Skills:
-A non-judgemental approach to working with children and young people
-Patience, tolerance and understanding
-Excellent observation and listening skills
-An understanding of confidentiality and issues surrounding this
-An understanding of your own attitudes and responses to trauma
Knowledge:
-Experienced in delivering a range of therapeutic and evidenced based interventions with children and young people
-Sound understanding of the diverse range of needs which children and young people have around sexual exploitation and/or abuse
-Experience of engaging and supporting parents/carers
-Relevant knowledge of childcare and welfare legislations
-Understanding and experience of working with Safeguarding and Child Protections procedures
-Knowledge and/or experience of casework related consultation with other professionals
About The Children's Society:
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an "Employment history template" document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 30th May 2025.
Interview date TBC.
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Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £26,100 per annum / £11,931.43 pro rata for Part Time (plus allowances)
Location: Lincolnshire
Candidates must have a full, clean driving license and access to their own vehicle.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, under the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) domain.
We are currently looking for an experienced, qualified counsellor to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
Experience:
-Relevant experience of working with children and young people in a counselling role, both face to face and online
-Relevant experience of delivering therapeutic interventions with children and young people
Qualifications:
-Relevant counselling qualification at Diploma Level 5 or above, such as a Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy
-Registration with the BACP, UKCP or other suitable profession registered with the HCPC
-Candidates must be willing to undergo and Enhanced DBS check and Level 2 Police Vetting for this role
-Candidates must be trained in pre-trial therapy, or be willing to undertake training
Skills:
-A non-judgemental approach to working with children and young people
-Patience, tolerance and understanding
-Excellent observation and listening skills
-An understanding of confidentiality and issues surrounding this
-An understanding of your own attitudes and responses to trauma
Knowledge:
-Experienced in delivering a range of therapeutic and evidenced based interventions with children and young people
-Sound understanding of the diverse range of needs which children and young people have around sexual exploitation and/or abuse
-Experience of engaging and supporting parents/carers
-Relevant knowledge of childcare and welfare legislations
-Understanding and experience of working with Safeguarding and Child Protections procedures
-Knowledge and/or experience of casework related consultation with other professionals
About The Children's Society:
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an "Employment history template" document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 30th May 2025.
Interview date TBC.
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Salary range
- GPB 26,100 - GPB 26,100