Counselling Lead, Aldershot

• £34,400 per year for 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time)

DETAILS ANDBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR STEP BY STEP

• £34,400 per annum for 37.5 hours per week.
• 30-37.5 hours per week.
• Interviews will be held on 16th June or 23rd June and will be online.
• Job share applications are welcomed.
• Permanent contract.
• Based inAldershot with hybrid working available (one day a week can be worked from home).
• Paid supervision in line with BACP guidelines.
• Membership to the BACP will be paid.
• A company pension scheme with Royal London.
• Life assurance 2x basic salary.
• 24/7 access to online GP appointments.
• A health cash plan with Medicash.
• Casual inclusive dress code.
• Access to an employee assistance helpline, including a separate counselling line.
• More than the statutory holiday allowance, which increases with service.

WHO ARE STEP BY STEP?

Step by Step passionately believes in supporting young people who are going through hard times. Our unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities and specialist support services, identifies and fulfils aspirations.

Each year we work with over 1,300 young people aged 11-25 and our employees play a pivotal role in empowering young people and preventing homelessness.

WHAT WOULD A COUNSELLING LEAD BE DOING?

Step by Step is seeking a dedicated Counselling Service Lead to oversee the delivery and development of our emotional well-being service for children and young people (ages 11-18). You'll manage a team of counsellors, ensure clinical effectiveness, safeguarding and maintain high standards of care in line with organisational and national frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support a team of counsellors through effective line management and supervision.
• Deliver assessments and short-term counselling interventions.
• Oversee referrals and service delivery in line with safeguarding and clinical best practice.
• Collaborate with external professionals and promote the service in the local community.
• Ensure compliance, and data quality, and contribute to service improvement plans.

WHAT IS STEP BY STEP LOOKING FOR?

• Qualified counsellor/therapist with professional body registration (e.g., BACP, NCS, BABCP).
• Qualified to Level 4 in Counselling.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and mental health legislation.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Step by Step is committed to Safer Recruitment all applicants are required to complete an online application form.
• Successful applicants will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must provide two satisfactory references.
  

Charlie approached Launch when suddenly facing the prospect of homelessness. Just a few weeks later, Charlie had a new job, a new home and renewed hope for his future.

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