Young People’s Counsellor Required: Southwark, London

South East Mind CharitySouthwark CollegeSalary: £12,392 for 17 hours per week, term time only – 35 weeks per year (based on a full time salary of £36,100 for 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)*Contract: Fixed-term until June 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to fundingThe VacancyBefore applying for this role, please read through the Job Description and Person Specification (available at the bottom of this page).* Salary includes a payment for annual leave entitlement as the post holder will be expected to work every week during term time.South East London Mind has been delivering a young person’s counselling service to students at Southwark College for several years.As a Young People’s Counsellor , you’ll provide an age-appropriate counselling service that allows the students to explore their mental health and wellbeing, along with the socioeconomic factors that impact this. You’ll manage a caseload of students, triaging new clients to the service, coordinating the waiting list and capturing data and outcome measures on a CRM database.We are looking for someone with a professionally-recognised diploma or equivalent in Counselling or Psychotherapy who has experience of providing counselling to young people aged 14 upwards. As you’ll be working closely with pastoral staff on-site, an ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.The role will involve:Offering age-appropriate counselling sessions, including assessments and risk assessmentsWorking with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure that students are triaged and the relevant level of care and support is offeredRecord keeping: maintaining up-to-date records of work undertaken, including session notes, service records and Views CRM database recordsContributing to quarterly monitoring reports, including reflections on key themes and issues experienced by students, case studies, and outcome measurement toolsLiaising where appropriate with other SEL Mind staff, school/college staff or agencies including local statutory and voluntary sector professionals and organisationsAttendance at regular supervisions with the Head of Services and meeting with other Young People’s Counsellors to keep abreast of key issues and needs across the serviceSuccessful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.Likely interview date: Thursday 15th MayWe encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
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