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<h2><strong>About volunteering</strong></h2><p>We would not be able to undertake our work without the unstinting efforts of our volunteers. They provide a listening ear, help with childcare issues and practical assistance where a family needs it most. We’re looking for people with very special skills of empathy, friendliness, adaptability and common sense.</p><p>A typical volunteer will display most of the following characteristics:</p><ul><li>Demonstrate a sensitive, caring, positive attitude towards all people regardless of their ethnicity, gender or sexual identity.</li><li>Have a non-judgemental attitude.</li><li>Be clear about confidentiality but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well-being of a child.</li><li>Be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family.</li><li>Have good communication and listening skills.</li><li>Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour.</li><li>Have time and enthusiasm for Home-Start.</li><li>Be prepared to keep records as requested by the scheme.</li></ul><h2><strong>What you'll be expected to do</strong></h2><p>A volunteer is expected to work towards the increased confidence and independence of the family by:</p><ul><li>Offering support, friendship and practical help.</li><li>Visiting the families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected.</li><li>Empowering parents to see the positive aspects of family life.</li><li>Developing a trusting relationship with the family.</li><li>Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own children.</li><li>Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.</li></ul><h2><strong>Training Programme</strong></h2><p><strong>Each volunteer undertakes a structured training course to prepare them for their new role. The aims of the course are as follows:</strong></p><ul><li>To enable volunteers to develop an understanding of and a commitment to the Home-Start philosophy.</li><li>To enable volunteers to explore their own values and attitudes, making them better able to understand and support families.</li><li>To help volunteers to develop their self awareness and skills so that they feel confident in their role in supporting families.</li><li>To achieve a secure working relationship between volunteers and the Coordinator.</li><li>To provide volunteers with relevant information including a knowledge of Home-Start procedures.</li><li>To enable the Coordinator to get to know the volunteers well enough to assess their strengths and limitations, with a view to matching them with an appropriate family.</li></ul><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>What is Home-Start?</li><li>What is a volunteer?</li><li>How can YOU help?</li><li>Relationships</li><li>Listening and communicating.</li><li>Confidentiality.</li><li>Values and attitudes.</li><li>Commitment</li><li>Boundaries</li><li>Child development and play</li><li>Health Visitor visit</li><li>Special Educational Needs</li><li>Helping children with Special Needs</li><li>Equal Opportunities</li><li>Loss, change and endings</li><li>Experiences of current volunteers</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Signposting Home-Start families to other services</li><li>How Home-Start helps</li><li>Personal Safety</li><li>Recognising children at risk of harm</li><li>Domestic Violence and Women’s Refuge</li><li>The Children’s Act and Every Child Matters</li><li>Admin</li></ul><p><strong>Continuing Development</strong></p><p>Volunteers are expected to attend in-service training days which are held each year. Recent subjects have included Safeguarding, First Aid, self esteem, financial well-being and Mental Health. We hold social events from time to time and encourage volunteers to become more widely involved in the work of the charity.</p><h2><strong>About you</strong></h2><p>Mostly what we look for is friendliness and a caring attitude, as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting. We value people who don’t judge others and who will treat a mother or father as an equal.</p><p>Following the 24 hour training course you need to be able to visit a family once a week for about two hours.</p><h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2><p>In the first instance please contact our office on 01962 851177. We prefer to chat to potential volunteers before they make a formal applications.</p>

Home-Start Winchester and Districts

Home Visiting Volunteers

NHS Jobs

Band 6 Orthopaedic Education and Follow up Practitioner (Nurse/AHP)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Obstetric Theatre Care Assistant: 37.5 hours/week</strong></p>
<p><strong>Royal Bournemouth Hospital</strong></p>
<p>University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit a motivated person, to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hour service as a Theatre Care Assistant .</p>
<p>We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational programme, to include the development of our Theatre Care Assistants including level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Apprenticeships.</p>
<p>We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres Department is the place for you.</p>
<p>We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member our team. Full training will be given and your peers, senior staff and the rest of the multidisciplinary team will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This role is a support workers role to the registered staff. It involves patient contact and direct patient care responsibilities under the supervision of registered staff. Responsibilities will involve supporting the theatre team within the circulating role in the theatre environment.</p>
<p><strong>There is the opportunity to offer a Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this position</strong></p>
<p>Informal visits are strongly encouraged.</p>
<p><strong>Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interview Date: 21-Jan-2026</strong></p>
<p>To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.</p>
<p>UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.</p>
<p>This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. </p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 January 2026</p>

  
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      £24,465 a year
      
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      <p>Royal Bournemouth Hospital</p>
      <p>Castle Lane East</p>
      <p>Bournemouth</p>
            <p>BH7 2JB</p>
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Willingness to undertake additional training and  education in relation to theatre skills</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working in a theatre environment.</li>
          
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    <p>University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Royal Bournemouth Hospital</p>
      <p>Castle Lane East</p>
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        <p>University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Royal Bournemouth Hospital</p>
          <p>Castle Lane East</p>
          <p>Bournemouth</p>
                    <p>BH7 2JB</p>
        
      

      
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Theatre Care Assistant Obstetric Theatres

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life? Are you a skilled groupwork facilitator looking to support people in their recovery journey?</strong></p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our teams within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for individuals impacted by their own or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.</p>
<p>We are currently recruiting an experienced group work facilitator, working alongside a teams of experienced Recovery Workers across our Fareham, Gosport and Havant sites.</p>
<p>The role may involve occasionally covering for other group facilitators in Hampshire, as well as supporting the hub Recovery Workers based on service need.</p>
<p>We have a bespoke structured group work programme which the Group Facilitator will be responsible for delivering, as well as additional groups based on the needs of the clients - this can include SMART groups, auricular acupuncture, mindfulness and meditation and substance specific groups.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Full-time permanent Group Facilitator Recovery Worker (working 37.5 hours per week) across the South of Hampshire (Fareham, Gosport, Havant).</p> <p>Group facilitation in Inclusion Fareham, Gosport and Havant Hubs.Referral and implementation of groups (structured and unstructured)Training of volunteers and other staff in group facilitation.Covering other sites for group facilitation</p> <p>Where required, supporting the team with duty or caseload managementActive Risk assessing and risk management.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be provided with relevant training to support the facilitation of groups, and will be a key part of our quality assurance processes around groups; participating in groupwork audits, providing peer to peer feedback to other facilitators and co-facilitating groups with others.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7645372</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
      <p>Civic Way</p>
      <p>Fareham</p>
            <p>PO16 7ER</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
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<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Foundation Degree/HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, social studies</li>
        
        <li>Accredited Drug and Alcohol Practitioner, or a willingness to work towards accreditation during employment with Inclusion</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience in facilitating groups or programmes</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to, and understanding of, harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches when working with people who use Drug and Alcohol</li>
        
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    <p>Inclusion</p>
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      <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
      <p>Civic Way</p>
      <p>Fareham</p>
            <p>PO16 7ER</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>Civic Way</p>
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                    <p>PO16 7ER</p>
        
      

      
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Groupwork Facilitator Recovery Worker

Bank Recovery Worker Inclusion Isle of Wight

<strong>Job Type: Senior Educational Psychologist (Interim)</strong><br> <strong>Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) BH2 6DY</strong><br> <strong>Service:</strong> Educational Psychology Service<br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Temporary / Interim<br> <strong>Positions Available:</strong> 1<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 29.5 hours per week<br> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Monday to Friday<br> <strong>Contract Dates</strong><br> <ul> <li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday 12 January 2026 (09:00)</li> <li><strong>End Date:</strong> Friday 10 April 2026 (17:00)</li> </ul> <strong>Pay Rates</strong><br> <ul> <li><strong>£522.09 per day PAYE</strong> </li> </ul> <strong>Career Grade:</strong> Soulbury B SCP 4-7 plus up to 3 SPA points (if applicable)<br> <br> <strong>About the Role</strong><br> BCP Council is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Educational Psychologist (Interim)</strong> to support and help shape the delivery of its Educational Psychology Service.<br> The role focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for children and young people aged <strong>0-25</strong>, using psychology to support learning, wellbeing, and inclusion. As a senior practitioner, you will provide <strong>professional leadership, line management, and supervision</strong>, while contributing to the strategic direction of the service.<br> You will work closely with families, schools, SEND services, and partner agencies, providing <strong>independent psychological advice</strong> and advocating for children and young people.<br> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> <ul> <li>Support daily operational management of the Educational Psychology Service</li> <li>Contribute to service evaluation, development, and continuous improvement</li> <li>Provide line management, professional supervision, and appraisal of EPs and Assistant EPs</li> <li>Ensure delivery of high-quality psychological advice for EHC assessment and review processes</li> <li>Monitor service performance, impact, and value for money</li> <li>Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people</li> <li>Lead on specific projects and strategic developments</li> <li>Coordinate Critical Incident support</li> <li>Promote training, research, early intervention, and innovative practice</li> <li>Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to</li> <li>Inspire and develop team members through compassionate, collaborative leadership</li> </ul> <strong>Essential Qualifications</strong><br> <ul> <li>Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) conferring <strong>Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)</strong> with the British Psychological Society</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in <strong>Educational Psychology</strong></li> <li><strong>Current HCPC registration</strong> as an Educational Psychologist</li> </ul> <strong>Essential Experience</strong><br> <ul> <li>Minimum <strong>3 years' post-qualification experience</strong> as an Educational Psychologist within a UK Local Authority</li> <li>Experience across a wide range of EP work within an LA context</li> <li>Proven experience of providing consultation-based and solution-focused EP services</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and project leadership</li> <li>Experience of involving children and families in service development and evaluation</li> <li>Strong collaborative working experience across education, health, and social care</li> </ul> <strong>Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong><br> <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of child development theories and psychological research</li> <li>Strong understanding of SEN legislation and statutory guidance</li> <li>Knowledge of inclusive, strengths-based and systemic approaches</li> <li>Experience of supervision and staff development</li> <li>Ability to apply psychology creatively and proactively</li> <li>Strong ICT skills for data collection, analysis, and reporting</li> </ul> <strong>Personal Attributes</strong><br> <ul> <li>Solution-focused and analytical thinker</li> <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Compassionate and collaborative leadership style</li> <li>Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and improving outcomes for all children</li> <li>Motivating, supportive, and innovative approach</li> </ul> <strong>Additional Requirements</strong><br> <ul> <li>Enhanced DBS check (including Children's Barred List)</li> <li>Ability to travel across the area (valid UK driving licence or alternative transport arrangements)</li> </ul>

Senior Educational Psychologist

<p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><b>Join Lifeways in Southampton - Where Every Day Makes a Difference</b></p> <p><strong>Shift Pattern: 10am-10pm with sleep-ins</strong><strong>Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to turn compassion into a career? At Lifeways, we don't just offer jobs-we offer purpose. As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist support services, we're on the lookout for <strong>Recovery Support Workers</strong> who are ready to make a real impact in their local community.</p> <p>Whether you're looking for <strong>bank or full-time work</strong>, this is your chance to be part of something bigger. You'll support adults living with complex mental health conditions, helping them build independence, confidence, and brighter futures.</p> <p><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></p> <p>No two days are the same-and that's the beauty of it. You'll be:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting individuals with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and substance misuse</li><li>Helping with medication, appointments, budgeting, and daily living skills</li><li>Encouraging community engagement through college, volunteering, and creative activities</li><li>Creating recovery plans and maintaining high standards of documentation</li><li>Being a consistent, calming presence in a dynamic environment</li></ul> <p><b>Who Thrives Here?</b></p> <p>You're resilient, adaptable, and a natural listener. You know how to stay grounded in stressful situations and bring warmth, empathy, and structure to those who need it most. You're not just joining a team-you're becoming part of a support system that truly matters.</p> <p><b>Perks That Matter</b></p> <p>We believe in taking care of our people, too:</p> <ul> <li>Funded health &amp; social care qualifications</li><li>Free DBS check</li><li>Discounts at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks &amp; more via Lifeways Rewards</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Optional health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy &amp; more</li><li>Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for advice &amp; wellbeing support</li></ul> <p><b>Why Lifeways?</b></p> <p>Because here, your work transforms lives. You'll be part of a national network with the stability of a large company and the heart of a local service. We invest in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future.</p> <p>Ready to be the difference someone needs today? Apply now and start your journey with Lifeways in Southampton. Let's build something meaningful-together.</p> <p><strong>LWGAK</strong></p>

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Drug &amp; Alcohol Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire <p><b>No Limits service</b></p> <p>Band E £30,173.90 to £34,625.25 per annum.</p> <p>Full-time equivalent based on 37 hours per week (pro rata for part time).</p> <p>Permanent.</p> <p>We're looking for a Counsellor to join our Therapeutic Services team and work alongside the Drug &amp; Alcohol Support Hub (DASH) service to offer counselling to 11 to 25 year olds that are case held, accessing substance support and/or have Tier 2 Mental Health needs.</p> <p>No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.</p> <p>At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.</p> <p>With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture - and when recruiting, it's important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approachhere.</p> <p>When we talk about talent, we value the transferable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals.</p> Your Role <p>As DASH and Young People's Counsellor, you will work as part of the Therapeutic Services and DASH teams, supporting young people from 11 to 25 years in Southampton who are accessing drug or alcohol support through DASH and young people who need counsellor intervention for Tier 2 Mental Health issues.</p> <p>Your role will include assessment and the delivery of one-to-one counselling and specialist therapeutic interventions of young people that have already undergone support from a DASH caseworker and have then been identified as needing therapy.</p> Your key responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Hold a caseload of young people, providing face-to-face, phone and virtual counselling</li> <li>Deliver counselling assessments, counselling and appropriate therapeutic interventions to young people, working in a goal based 6 week review process and extending for further sessions if needed for DASH young people</li> <li>Deliver counselling and appropriate therapeutic interventions to young people, working with CORE OMS on a 6 8 session counselling model</li> <li>Use appropriate tools to measure young people's progress in counselling at set points along their journey with No Limits</li> <li>Build and maintain relationships with other professionals, partners, and statutory organisations, ensuring effective support and seamless onward referral for young people</li> <li>Provide support and guidance to volunteers involved in the provision of counselling and other therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Have a commitment to learning and growth that enable therapeutic work to follow this</li> </ul> <p>We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.</p> <p>We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.</p> <p>As part of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.</p> You'll have the essentials of: <ul> <li>A counselling Diploma/Degree - Level 5 qualification minimum and 1 year post qualification</li> <li>Experience of trauma work in a therapy setting</li> <li>Basic knowledge and up to date understanding of drugs and alcohol</li> <li>Membership of a nationally recognised professional body such as BACP, NCP or UKCP (up to 100 % of the membership fee is paid by No Limits)</li> <li>The ability to build trusting and positive relationships with children and young people</li> <li>The ability to use IT to support your role, including the use of technology and Microsoft suite</li> <li>A commitment to personal growth, continuous development, and application of learning</li> </ul> <p>Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.</p>

Drug & Alcohol Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

CYP Counsellor Required: Fareham, Hampshire <p><strong>The YOU Trust</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £22,872.75 per year for 30 hours per week</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li>Hold a client one-to-one counselling caseload.</li><li>Provide help line support.</li><li>Develop and facilitate regular therapeutic psycho-educational group sessions.</li><li>Work with others to develop a team of Peer Volunteers who will co-facilitate therapeutic group sessions.</li><li>Deliver therapeutic sessions and groups in a range of geographical locations, meeting the needs of the people we work with.</li><li>Ensure all work is carried out within contractual requirements as directed by the Clinical Lead and Team Manager in line with national guidelines and local best practice.</li></ol><p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><ol><li>Counselling qualification at Diploma level or above.</li><li>Minimum of one year's experience working in a client-centered way.</li><li>Current BACP membership and conscientious adherence to the BACP Ethical Framework.</li><li>Experience of professionally supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, domestic abuse, sexual violence, substance misuse, or mental health issues.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required.</li><li>Car driver with use of a car for work purposes.</li></ol>

CYP Counsellor Required: Fareham, Hampshire

A leading health insurer in Winchester is seeking a Counsellor for its Mindplace team. The role involves providing high-quality, effective counselling to clients, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary clinical team, and working under flexible hours. Applicants should hold BACP accreditation and have at least three years of experience in the field. This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including health insurance and annual performance bonuses.

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