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Staff Counsellor/Play Therapist for Children and Young People

(12-month contract)

We are recruiting for a 12-hour post, for 8 sessions a week.

The role is to primarily work with children & young people (CHYP) living in the districts of Ryedale, Scarborough and North Yorkshire, who have been the victims of crime, under the Victim Counselling Service.

We are happy to be flexible in agreeing a preferred working pattern but would ask for a willingness to travel and a commitment to providing several after-school sessions. Days/hours and base of practice to be agreed before commencement of role.

Applicants must be qualified to Diploma level or equivalent, be accredited with the BACP or the UKCP, or eligible to apply, and have relevant training and experience in counselling children and young people.

Professional fees and contributions towards supervision costs for Staff Counsellors are paid by Community Counselling.

The role is subject to a DBS check and police vetting check.

To apply and for more information about the role please follow the links below:

Application form

Person Specification

Job Description

Please email any questions and completed applications to:

sarah.duff@community-counselling.org.uk

Closing date for applications is:

Thursday 26th September at 12 noon.

Interviews to be held on Tues 1st or Wed 2nd October.

Staff Counsellor for

Young People aged 18-25

(12-month contract)

We are recruiting for a 5-hour post, based one evening a week at Stanley Harrison House in Malton.

This pilot service, which is funded by the North Yorkshire Suicide Prevention Fund, will provide counselling sessions for young people aged 18-25 living in Ryedale.

The role will include conducting assessment appointments and mentoring between three and four trainee counsellors on a placement. The role is due to commence in October.

Applicants must be qualified to Diploma level or equivalent, be accredited with the BACP or the UKCP, or eligible to apply, and have relevant training and experience in counselling young people.