TalkTime Scotland is a unique charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 12-25 who are either physically disabled or have a long-term physical health condition, through free weekly sessions of face-to-face or online counselling. For more information please see our website talktimescotland.co.uk
Description of Post
The appointed counsellor will be self-employed and insured and will provide person-centred supportive counselling for between 1-4 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the number of clients and it is envisaged that this work will be in addition to the counsellor’s current workload. Hours are flexible and are by mutual agreement. The rate of pay is £35 per session. A retainer fee of £35 per week will be paid if no sessions are available.
Location
Clients are seen face-to-face at our base at Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5QY. Ideally, the counsellor would live or work within reasonable distance of this location. Clients may also request online or telephone counselling.
Responsible to
The counsellor will be responsible to the Trustees of the charity.
Confidentiality and Record Keeping
The counsellor will be responsible for documenting, maintaining and storing client records consistent with all legal, ethical and professional requirements.
Essential
Any successful candidate will be offered support in how to work with young physically disabled people and also the opportunity to share experiences through peer support with other counsellors working for the Charity. The charity TalkTime Scotland reserves the right to vary the candidate information or make no appointment at all. Neither in part, nor in whole, does this information form part of any contract between the Charity and any individual.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to: Seonaid Cooke, Director, TalkTime Scotland. Email: talktimescotland@gmail.com Phone: 07774 210104
TalkTime Scotland
Scottish Registered Charity SC045158