At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people through counselling and build their resilience.
- Company: Step by Step, a charity dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: £32,000 salary, flexible hours, health cash plan, and life assurance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.
- Qualifications: Diploma in counselling or equivalent, with experience working with youth.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Counsellor, Aldershot and Haslemere, Full or Part Time
We offer a workplace that genuinely cares about people, both our staff and the young people we support. Alongside a meaningful role, you will receive:
- 37.5 hours per week with some evening work required. Or 2 part time roles making up 37.5 hours, with the majority of shifts being 11am-7pm.
- Aldershot and Haslemere based.
- Life assurance.
- Casual and inclusive dress code.
- Company pension (with award-winning Royal London)
- 24/7 access to a GP.
- Training (training will be provided)
- Health Cash Plan (cashback for dental and optical expenses, plus more)
- Employee Assistance Programmes.
About Us
Step by Step is a charity that passionately supports young people facing challenging times.
Our unique approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities, and specialist support, helps young people identify and achieve their aspirations.
Each year, we work with over 1,200 young people aged 11–25.
Our team plays a vital role in empowering them and preventing homelessness.
We are a positive, dynamic, and professional team, committed to helping young people reach their full potential.
Incorporated in 1989, Step by Step has a long history of supporting young people.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Key Responsibilities
Work in partnership with children, young people and families (CYPF) to agree, assess and plan interventions with a focus on supporting CYPF to self-manage and build resilience.
Assess and deliver time-limited, clinically appropriate, outcome-focused interventions and one-to-one counselling to children and young people experiencing mild/moderate emotional well-being difficulties.
Identify the need to involve other specialist services and professionals to support a young person and to liaise with external agencies where appropriate.
Identify young people presenting with risk and complete appropriate risk management when required.
Make decisions about modes of interventions in consultation with CYPF, the clinical supervisor and the service manager.
- A relevant professional qualification in counselling at diploma level or equivalent mental health-related qualification.
- Experience working with children or young people.
- A sound understanding of Safeguarding issues, roles and responsibilities.
- Recruitment Process
As we follow the safer recruitment guidelines applicants are required to complete a short online application form.
There will be two interviews, the first interview being online, if you are successful at the first stage interview you will be invited in for a face to face interview.
Any offer of employment is subject to safer recruitment practices, two satisfactory references, and a satisfactory DBS check.
Additional Information
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role therefore, you must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
We are not working with recruitment agencies for this vacancy, and ask agencies not to send unsolicited CVs.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All staff are expected to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment process, we will complete reference checks, a DBS check and confirm your full employment history as well as other pre employment checks.
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Counsellor, Aldershot and Haslemere, Full or Part Time employer: Step by Step Partnership Ltd
Step by Step is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its staff and the young people it supports. With a commitment to professional development, a supportive work culture, and a range of benefits including life assurance and health cash plans, employees can thrive in a meaningful role that makes a real difference in the community. Located in Aldershot and Haslemere, the organisation fosters an inclusive environment where team members are empowered to grow and contribute to the positive impact on young lives.
Contact Details:
Step by Step Partnership Ltd Recruitment Team
