Senior Counsellor

Job Description

Glasgow, LanarkshireCirca £32,000 per annumPermanent Full Time 37 hours per week.Benefits Holiday allowance minimum 29 days plus public/bank holidays,flexiblematernity, adoption and paternity packages, pension scheme where we contribute up to 7%, an employee discount portal and much more!Giving children and youngpeople the foundations they need to thrive.The roleOur Glasgow Secondary Schools Counselling Service is looking for a SeniorCounsellor toleada small team of Counsellorsand provide face to face counselling supportin anew, exciting high-quality, school based professional counselling service in Glasgow.The service will, through delivery ofevidence-basedprogrammes and counselling provide effectiveassessment of needs,interventionand ensure safe care and agreed positive outcomes with secondary school children aged 12-18yrs. Our service will cover allsecondary schools in Glasgow City Council (30+).Reporting to our Practice Manager Counselling you will work as part of a wider team to deliver the provision of aschools-basedcounselling serviceand promoteand improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young peoplein Secondary school who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health.You will make a difference by:-Taking responsibilityfor theassistanceindelivery of a high-qualitycounselling service,in accordance withservice requirements-Provideline managementand co-ordinate asmall team ofCounsellors applyingadvice and guidance and utilising Action for Childrens policies and procedures.-Attend meetings with external agencies,representingAction for Children,demonstratingprofessionalism and our core values, in terms of approach, advice and positioning.-Manage complex cases and assessments throughhigh levelof professionalism to children and families, usingappropriate interventionsthat are outcome focused and evidence based to deliver to a service specification, alsoutilisingrelevant legislation,professional regulations and Action for Children policies and procedures.-Lead and deliver a range ofco-ordinationactivities,1 day a weekincluding training,supervision,participation events,recruitment, supportgroups etcand partner meetings.You will need:-A recognised qualification inCounsellingand registration withBACP;BABCP or equivalent body.-A minimum of 2years experienceof counselling with young people.-Experience of and knowledge ofschools-basedcounselling delivery.-Proven experience ofestablishingeffective working relationships with relevant partners,agenciesor other bodies.-Todemonstrateexperience of leadinga small team to ensure high standard delivery alongside direct counselling work, and the best outcomes foryoung people.-Experience of working within a multi-agency social care, schools, earlyyearsor health environment and applying safeguarding procedures.-The ability to undertakecomplex assessments of a service user needsusing specific assessment tools.-Competent usage of Microsoft Outlook packagesi.e.,Word,Excel.The way we workWe work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the waywe work here.RewardsWe want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, well recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicatedbenefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th October via Microsoft Teams.For safe and happy childhoodsAt Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000children and families across the UK. For more information, please contact Anne Marie Wilson .ukWe are committed to safer recruitm