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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for CounsellorsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre you a Counsellor who supports people through their most vulnerable moments with empathy, active listening, and emotional insight? You already have the compassion, patience, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for emotionally attuned, reflective individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic skills into a family-based setting, where your support can change a life.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss transition from residential care into a secure and nurturing home.These young people don t just need a place to stay they need someone like you: a trusted adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of building a safe, consistent relationship.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a professional, trauma-informed team. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We recognise that caring for a young person with complex needs is a big commitment which is why we provide you with ongoing professional, emotional, and financial support.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support</li><li>Peer support from other Step Forward Carers</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Access to therapeutic and psychological support</li></ul> Financial Package:We provide generous allowances to ensure you can focus on providing care and consistency.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Counsellors who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about supporting emotional healing and personal growth</li><li>Skilled in trauma-informed listening and relationship-building</li><li>Calm, resilient, and committed to providing a stable home</li><li>Ready to bring their therapeutic approach into a nurturing family environment</li></ul> To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!

Foster Carer - Counsellor

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Psychological TherapistsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre you a Psychological Therapist who works every day to support emotional healing, resilience, and recovery? You already have the insight, compassion, and therapeutic skill set needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We re looking for reflective, emotionally intelligent professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to apply your therapeutic understanding beyond the clinic, creating real, lasting impact in a family-based setting.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme supporting young people who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them move from residential care into a nurturing home.These young people aren t just looking for shelter they need someone like you: a consistent, supportive adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll work alongside a multi-agency team with therapeutic support built into the model. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:Caring for a young person with complex emotional needs requires structure, insight, and support which we provide every step of the way.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and professional guidance</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support</li><li>Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and neurodevelopment</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to complement your clinical expertise</li></ul> Financial Package:We offer a generous financial package so you can focus fully on building a therapeutic, stable home environment.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while a child is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions designed specifically for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Psychological Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about supporting recovery and emotional development</li><li>Skilled in understanding and managing trauma, anxiety, attachment, and behavioural challenges</li><li>Calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient</li><li>Ready to bring their therapeutic values into a family-based care setting</li></ul> To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!

Foster Carer - Psychological Therapist

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>Essential Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>47589LS1R15INDHA

Helpline Counsellor

Youth Worker / Behaviour MentorEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant behavioural school, supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties in Salford. The ideal candidate should be resilient and confident supporting children with Autism ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Challenging Behaviours.Your RoleAs a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting special needs children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:- Providing one-on-one and group assistance to students with social and emotional difficulty.- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.- Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence.Requirements- Experience working with SEMH children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location Salford, Greater Manchester Full-time 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pay 16.11 per hour

Youth Worker

Lecturer in Counselling Salary Lecturer Point 23-37, £27,185 to £41,014 pro-rata, per annum. Plus Market Premium of £3,000 pro-rata, reviewed annually and dependent on meeting market premium criteria as specified on the job advert. Contractual hours 18.5 Close date 4th June The RoleWe are looking to enhance our team of Counselling lecturers who teach on our highly successful and popular Counselling courses you will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate level across the FdA and BA (hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes at Blackburn University Centre. Supporting students completing these programmes, as well as being flexible and willing to teach on other programmes within the school.Maintaining and developing the curriculum to ensure relevance to Counselling and the wider links related industry organisations as required. Engaging with students using a variety of learning and teaching modes, including face to face and blended learning on full, part time and short courses.What are we looking for?You should have a UK Honours degree (or ENIC-NARIC recognised degree) in a relevant discipline and a PGCE or other teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will also have a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification (or willing to work towards).You must be a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent practice experience and a current practicing counsellor. You will also have a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Counselling Services Sector. Market PremiumThe market premium will be payable to successful candidates who have 12 months teaching experience in counselling based subjects (excluding experience gained during your teaching qualification), three years experience in a counselling role and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Lecturer in Counselling

Sports CoachEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant school in Bolton supporting children and young people who struggle with with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex need. The ideal candidate should be hands on and confident in delivering sports sessions (PE) to children and young people.Your RoleAs a Sports Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:-Delivering and planning sports sessions to various age groups including (Warmer/Main activity/ Cool down) -Promoting a healthy and balanced diet-Encouraging young people with their proactive learning - Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.Requirements- Experience working with special needs children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location: Bolton Full-time 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sports Coach

Sports CoachEmpowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant school in Bolton supporting children and young people who struggle with with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex need. The ideal candidate should be hands on and confident in delivering sports sessions (PE) to children and young people.Your RoleAs a Sports Coach, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:-Delivering and planning sports sessions to various age groups including (Warmer/Main activity/ Cool down) -Promoting a healthy and balanced diet-Encouraging young people with their proactive learning - Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans.- Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.Requirements- Experience working with special needs children is preferred but not essential.- Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.-Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location: Salford Full-time 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Must be able to commit to one weekend evening shift. Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>Essential Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>47589LS1R14INDHA

EAP Counsellor

Position: Youth Worker Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Contract Type: Full-time Salary: 16.11 Per Hour Start Date: ASAPAbout the Role: Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to join a dynamic team at a SEMH school in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people who require additional support to thrive both academically and socially.As a Youth Worker in a SEMH school, you will provide vital support to students who face challenges related to their emotional and mental health, helping them to build resilience, develop key life skills, and engage in learning. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure the needs of students are met and their well-being is supported in a safe and nurturing environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support students with SEMH needs in both group and one-to-one settings</li><li>Promote positive behaviour and emotional development, using appropriate interventions and strategies</li><li>Assist in the delivery of personal, social, and emotional development programs</li><li>Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to create and implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) tailored to students' needs</li><li>Help students build social skills, confidence, and self-esteem through structured activities</li><li>Support the planning and delivery of enrichment activities and after-school programs</li><li>Provide guidance, mentoring, and positive role modelling for students</li><li>Work with external professionals such as counsellors, social workers, and psychologists to ensure holistic support for students</li><li>Ensure a safe and respectful learning environment by managing student behaviour effectively</li><li>Support the safeguarding and welfare of all students in line with school policies</li></ul>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Experience working with young people, preferably within a school or SEMH setting</li><li>A strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH needs</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students</li><li>Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude</li><li>A proactive approach to supporting students and creating positive outcomes</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external agencies</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>A relevant qualification (e.g., Youth Work, Social Care, Psychology, or similar)</li><li>Experience working with children with SEMH, autism, or other additional needs</li><li>Level 2 Team Teach certification or a willingness to undertake relevant training</li><li>Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and interventions</li></ul>Why Work With Us?<ul><li>An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs</li><li>A supportive and inclusive school community with a commitment to professional development</li><li>The chance to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment with a dedicated team</li><li>Ongoing training and career progression opportunities</li></ul>How to Apply: To apply for the position of Youth Worker at our SEMH school in Stockport, Please submit your CV to this listing or alternatively email me at (url removed) showing your interest for the position.

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