At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with their mental health needs and gain valuable counselling experience.
- Company: Kooth, a leading digital mental health platform for young people.
- Benefits: Gain knowledge, training hours, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Voluntary role with excellent supervision and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your counselling skills.
- Qualifications: Completed first year of level 4 training in counselling.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Please note this is a voluntary role.
Kooth is a fast growing business with a social purpose. Our mission is to provide welcoming and effective digital mental health support to the nation. Working in partnership with the NHS, we are already the UK’s largest digital mental health platform for young people aged 10-25. We are now rapidly expanding into supporting the NHS adult population, providing corporate solutions to help build mentally healthy businesses, and expanding internationally.
In addition to the employed Counsellors on the team, we are also able to offer positions as Counsellors in Training. These are voluntary face-to-face positions ideally suited to a student who has already completed their first year of level 4 training and is looking to accrue additional training hours in order to meet their training obligations. Management Supervision is provided by the Team Manager. Supervision and Insurance are the candidate's responsibility and must be in place before placement commences. Travel expenses are paid and trainees are encouraged to attend regular Kooth training events to further develop their clinical practice.
Requirements
- To provide appropriate individual support to young people taking into account their developmental needs.
- To continually assess the mental health needs of the young person and refer to other services in the young person’s local authority if necessary.
- To provide clinical hours in negotiation with the Clinical Lead and Senior Practitioner for the local area.
- To be aware of and ensure compliance with legal requirements and School Procedures with particular reference to Safeguarding young people.
- To attend monthly clinical supervision and team meetings where appropriate.
Benefits
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to their physical, organisational and job orientation.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the values and principles of their agency.
- Understand how to apply these values and principles to their practice.
- Explore the key skills of effective practice in counselling young people.
- Develop strategies for managing counselling practice and implementing agency policies and procedures.
Counsellor in Training in Halton employer: Kooth
At Kooth PLC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Relationship Manager, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, all while making a meaningful impact on mental health support across London, Kent, and Medway. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive health benefits and flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
