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Step Forward is seeking a Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker to provide high quality therapeutic support to young people and clinical supervision to honorary counsellors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 11-25 yearsand combine direct therapeutic work with leadership responsibilities. You will be a passionate and skilled individual that will help us to shape services that reach young people facing complex challenges in East London. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide high quality and confidential 1:1 counselling and wellbeing support in a range of settings</li> <li>Deliver clinical supervision to Step Forward honorary counsellors/therapists</li> <li>Facilitate small group sessions and wellbeing workshops</li> <li>Support engagement with young people who are less likely to access traditional mental health services</li> <li>Lead and/or contribute to service improvement initiatives</li> <li>Monitor and evidence the impact of therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, schools)</li> </ul> About You <ul> <li>A recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy (accredited or working towards)</li> <li>Supervision qualification and experience providing clinical supervision to practitioners</li> <li>Extensive experience delivering evidence-based short, medium, and long-term therapy</li> <li>Experience supporting young people with a wide range of presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, identity and relationships)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years' counselling experience with young people aged 11-25</li> <li>Experience working in school and multi-agency environments</li> <li>A commitment to holistic, young people centred care</li> <li>Strong safeguarding expertise, including managing complex cases and multi-agency working</li> <li>Leadership and/or mentoring skills to support colleague's professional development</li> </ul>

Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker at Young People Charity

Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading drug addiction charity who are looking for a Substance Misuse Counsellor / Therapist (BACP/NCPS or UKCP Qualified) for a permanent position based in Halstead, Essex. This role is working full time with 37.5 hours per week, this would be 9:00 am-5:00pm ideally but start and finish times can possibly be brought forward or moved back if needed, one weekend is to be worked per month and days off would be moved to during the week of your choice, part time is sadly not possible. The role is based with a leading charitable organisation, they provide excellent care and treatment to enable all those suffering from addictive disorders to achieve a goal of life-long recovery. The treatment centres provide comfortable and well-maintained accommodation and we have successfully treated hundreds of people affected by the negative impact of addiction. They treat addiction as an illness not a life choice and ensure that all our practitioners are highly trained and motivated to enable individuals to embark on a life changing process. Within your role as a counsellor you will be expected to contribute to assessments of clients within agreed timescales, conduct regular reviews of the client with probation and health workers, counsel individuals about their substance use &amp; help individuals address their substance use and offending behaviour. Other duties will include: <ul> <li>To maintain records of the client attendance and participation in the group programme.</li> <li>To explore, implement and supervise a range of approaches, activities and exercises, which are designed to promote health and support individuals through detoxification/stabilisation.</li> <li>Ensure that all administration, case recording, written reports etc. are maintained accurately.</li> <li>Where required, participate in activities and tasks which directly respond to client needs.</li> <li>To safeguard Clients at all times, and follow all Safeguarding procedures.</li> </ul> Essential person criteria: <ul> <li>Level 4 or higher qualification in Counselling or equivalent.</li> <li>Be a professional member of BACP/ NCPS or similar organisation.</li> <li>Experience of working with clients with alcohol or substance abuse issues.</li> <li>Minimum of one year experience of direct client work and facilitating group therapy.</li> <li>Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic support programmes.</li> <li>A flexible open approach and proven communication skills in the management of sessional staff, volunteers and clients.</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.</li> </ul> Benefits of this permanent role: <ul> <li>Supportive Personal Development Plan</li> <li>Opportunities for training, development, and career progression28 Days Holiday, rising to 33 Days after 5 years of continuous service</li> <li>Birthday Off</li> <li>Company pension scheme</li> <li>On-site parking</li> <li>Blue Light Card discounts at thousands of retailers</li> <li>BUPA wellness programme</li> <li>Employee of the Month (£100 voucher)Employee appreciation days and awards</li> </ul> If you meet the essential criteria and would like to apply please feel free to do so or contact the office directly on (phone number removed).

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