Counsellor
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Counsellors who are experienced in working with children and young people to enhance our current counselling offer.
You will be responsible for providing one to one counselling support taking a client centred approach and sign posting to other specialist services as appropriate.
You will assist the Counselling Team Manager and Clinical Co-ordinator in shaping and delivering the service, ensuring the needs of children and young people are at the heart of all your work.
Main Responsibilities
- To lead the planning, delivery, recording, monitoring and evaluation of service activities in line with Children North East’s policy, service procedures and legal requirements.
- To uphold the rights of children and young people.
- To provide child-centred support for children, young people and their families.
- To work within the policies, guidelines, procedures and code of conduct of Children North East.
- To be accountable to the Line Manager for service delivery and development.
- Responding to and report any Safeguarding concerns to the Line Manager ensuring compliance with Children North East Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- To attend team meetings, individual supervision sessions and annual appraisal as agreed with the Line Manager.
- To undertake training as agreed with the Line Manager.
- To assess and identify the needs of children, young people and families. Monitor and review referrals from initial assessment to closure where appropriate.
- Provide one to one counselling support, taking a client centred approach and establishing a relationship of trust.
- To signpost/refer children and young people to other specialist services as appropriate.
- To undertake recording, monitoring and evaluation tasks and prepare reports to meet service requirements.
- To keep the Line Manager informed of decisions through Children North East policies and procedures.
For a full candidate pack and an application form, please visit the “Our Vacancies” section of our website, www.children-ne.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
We welcome a diverse range of applications and are passionate about promoting equality, and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons particularly black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £28,034.00-£30,770.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All Government guidelines are followed.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counsellor roles across Children North East's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,034 - £30,770 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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