Part time Counsellor Required: Norwich, Norfolk

Part time Counsellor Required: Norwich, NorfolkPart time Counsellor Required: Norwich, NorfolkThe Norwich CentreThe Norwich Centre has a vacancy for a part time counsellor.The contract runs for one year working with young people, age 18-25 with mild to moderate mental health issues.This is an opportunity to help us to create a project focussing on the needs of young people, and help us to develop the service.Job Description:This is a one year contract for one day per week, which may expand into further hours as we develop the service. Please note the weekly allowance for hours covers five sessions with clients of 50-60 minutes, or equivalent exploratory sessions, plus administration and liaison. The hours will be worked over a minimum of one and a maximum of two days per week.This is a one year fixed term contract.Annual leave:You will be entitled 6 weeks pro rata paid leave per annum. In addition your entitlement will include a pro rata allowance for public holidays.Qualifications and experience:Person-centred counsellor qualified to post-graduate/graduate Diploma levelMinimum one year post-qualification experienceMinimum 300 client hours of which at least 100 should be with young people 18- 25BACP Registered and working towards accreditation.Flexible and able to provide additional hours when required.Experience of ongoing and time sensitive counsellingTraining in and experience of online workingUp to date knowledge of counselling and therapeutic policy and practice relating to working with young people including local developments and local provision.Up to date and in depth knowledge and understanding of mental health conditionsComputer literate including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent organisational skillsGood communication skills written and spoken Competent with IT including social media and Microsoft Office
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