Qualified Children’s Counsellor

WhereToTalk; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization seeks a Qualified Children’s Counsellor in Crawley to provide counselling for children aged 5-18. The role requires experience in assessing client needs and maintaining accurate records, along with a recognised counselling qualification. The position offers at least 4 hours of work per week, clinical supervision, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Complimentary CPD training

Clinical supervision

Supportive counselling team

Qualifications

• Experience counselling children and young people aged 5+.
• Experience of assessing client needs for counselling.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality counselling service to children and young people.
• Participate in clinical supervision and training.
• Adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Child counselling experience

Ability to maintain client records

Understanding of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Creative and adaptable approach

Education

Recognised children and young people's counselling qualification

Job description

Qualified Children’s Counsellor Required: Crawley, Sussex

Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex)

Hours:Minimum 4 hours per week. Days to be confirmed
Contract:6-month temporary contract
Location:Crawley
Start date:As soon as possible

Relationships Sussex (formerly Relate West Sussex) is seeking aqualified and experienced counsellorto work with children and young people aged5–18. This temporary role has been created to help us meet increasing service demand.

What we offer

• Minimum of 4 hours counselling work per week
• Complimentary CPD training
• Clinical supervision
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, experienced counselling team
• Opportunity to work within a charity

Main Purpose of the Role

• To deliver a high-quality, effective and professional counselling service to children and young people
• To participate in clinical and individual supervision and training to continually develop counselling practice
• Adhere to the code of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant counselling professional bodies
• Follow all Relationships Sussex policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff
• Maintain confidential client records in line with data protection regulations and centre procedures
• Complete and submit records to enable effective service monitoring and client feedback within agreed timescales
• Participate in individual and clinical supervision, team meetings and training as required
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development as agreed with the Supervisor and Centre Manager
• Work collaboratively with the Centre team and wider federation to ensure services are delivered professionally and efficiently
• Proactively undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by the Centre Manager

Person Specification

• A recognised children and young people’s counselling qualification
• Experience counselling children and young people aged 5+
• Experience of assessing client needs and suitability for counselling
• Experience working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and ability to respond appropriately
• Experience maintaining accurate and appropriate counselling records
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD as required

Personal Attributes

• Professional, positive and compassionate approach
• Creative and adaptable in a changing environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity