Counsellor – homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire

WhereToTalk; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical practice in Chester is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to join their experienced team focusing on homeless individuals. This role involves providing trauma-informed, one-on-one counselling to clients with complex health issues. As part of a supportive work environment, you will collaborate with outside agencies to assist clients in achieving stable living conditions. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those facing challenges related to homelessness.

Qualifications

• Counsellor with experience in trauma-informed practices and a focus on homeless populations.
• Capable of working collaboratively with multiple agencies.
• Must possess skills in offering tailored counselling services.

Responsibilities

• Provide free and confidential one-on-one counselling to individuals facing homelessness.
• Respond to various client needs, offering individual, group, or drop-in services.
• Collaborate with external representatives to assist clients in maintaining accommodation.

Skills

Trauma informed counselling

Ability to work in challenging situations

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Relevant counselling qualification

Job description

Counsellor – homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire

Counsellor – homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire

Issa Medical Centre

St. Werburghs Practice

St Werburgh’s practice is a specialist practice for the homeless in Chester.

As such many of our patients have complex physical and mental health issues, including substance misuse.

We are looking for a counsellor to compliment our small existing clinical team with in-house counselling.

This is a challenging but very rewarding work environment and you will be part of a very experienced team.

You will also work with outside agencies as we aim to support patients back into mainstream living.

Main duties of the job

To offer free and confidential one to one trauma informed counselling to referred individuals with a history of homelessness.

To respond to the needs of the clients whether this be individual, group or drop-in services.

To work in partnership with representatives to support individuals on a pathway to maintaining their own accommodation.