Specialist Counsellor – Children and Young People
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | Hybrid working
30 hours per week and Term Time Only
Salary: £16.40 per hour plus £80 per working month towards clinical supervision
Contract: Fixed term for 18 months
We are looking for a Level 4 trained counsellor to provide specialist counselling and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 9–18 (up to 25 for those with a learning disability or autism) who are affected by inappropriate sexual behaviours and/or negative relationships.
You will have experience or a good understanding of working with young people displaying, at risk of displaying, or affected by inappropriate sexual behaviours or negative relationships. You will be confident in safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries, and able to provide a safe, supportive space to help young people explore difficult experiences, address trauma, shame and self-blame, build resilience and develop healthier relationships.
Working as part of our small, friendly team, you will deliver counselling in schools, other settings and our office, helping young people improve their emotional wellbeing and move forward with confidence.
What we offer
- A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
- Flexible working arrangements, wherever possible.
Location and travel
This is a hybrid role involving travel to schools, our office and other venues across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, sometimes at short notice or early in the morning. You will need to live within reasonable travelling distance and have access to reliable transport due to limited public transport in some areas.
Work-related mileage to allocated venues is reimbursed, based on the distance from your home or our office, whichever is closer. Travel to and from our main office is not reimbursed.
Interested? For an informal chat about the role, contact Marisol at marisol@dhiverse.org.uk
For the full job description and person specification, visit www.dhiverse.org.uk/job-vacancies or contact us on 01223 508805.
