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Youth Counsellor

  • Part time
  • £23,090 – £25,562 pro-rata
  • East Renfrewshire
  • Closing 19th January 2024


  • Advertised from 5th January 2024
  • Hours: Up to 21 hours - for the duration of current funding. Salary: SP27-30.
  • 6% Pension. 2 x Salary Life Assurance Benefit.
  • Ref: 752

Role

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can provide confidential Counselling services for young people in secondary school settings.

You must hold a recognised diploma in Counselling, already have or be working towards BACP/COSCA/NCPS accreditation (as an individual) and have experience of working with young people in a therapeutic way. You will be a reflective practitioner with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of staff, parents and young people.

Referrals come through East Renfrewshire HSCP Healthier Minds hub and you will be expected to counsel a range of vulnerable young people aged 11-18 years who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. You will have an understanding of adolescent development, be able to identify emotional and mental health problems in young people and where appropriate refer on to higher tiered mental health services.

You will be required to maintain confidential records, provide regular statistical reports and contribute to the development and evaluation of this project.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jacqui Heron Community Service Manager or Irene Brown Service Manager on 0141 847 8900

Application notes

Application packs can be requested by phoning 0141 847 8900 and requesting to speak to the HR department or can be downloaded from the website: ramh.org

Completed application forms to be sent to karen.mccain@ramh.org

Closing date: Friday 19th January 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on Monday 29th January 2024

This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Membership

RAMH is an Equal Opportunities employer


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