Youth Counsellor

Job description

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can provide confidential Counselling services for young people in secondary school settings.

You must hold a recognised diploma in Counselling, already have or be working towards BACP/COSCA/NCPS accreditation (as an individual) and have experience of working with young people in a therapeutic way. You will be a reflective practitioner with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of staff, parents and young people. Referrals come through East Renfrewshire HSCP Healthier Minds hub and you will be expected to counsel a range of vulnerable young people aged 10-18 years who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. You will have an understanding of adolescent development, be able to identify emotional and mental health problems in young people and where appropriate refer on to higher tiered mental health services.

You will be required to maintain confidential records, provide regular statistical reports and contribute to the development and evaluation of this project.

We Offer

A host of soft benefits including an extensive training and development programme, access to 24hr online GP service, occupational sick pay, staff counselling service, day one death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, eligibility for blue light cards, ‘Join the Team’ refer a friend & receive £200, and competitive annual leave allowance that increases with length of service. (benefits may change over time but are an accurate representation at the time of this job advert).

Job location: East Renfrewshire

Hours and pay: £15,572 per annum - 21 hours per week

Posted 8 days ago