Community Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Croydon Youth Information & Counselling Service Limited Full time

CDI is a local charity that has been providing information, advice and counselling to children, young people and families who live, work or study in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978.

We offer advice & advocacy support, a Young Peoples Team, counselling, Health Education workshops, Mental Health Support Teams in educational settings, Outreach & Talkbus, school counselling, Parent & Infant Relationship Service, C4CC workforce webinars and a Parent/Carer phoneline.

We are a team of creative, committed colleagues dedicated to improving emotional health and challenging social injustice wherever & whenever we can and with whatever resources we have to hand.

CDI is an amazing organisation to work for.

The workforce is as diverse as it is talented, bonded by a commitment to listen to the children, young people and families in Croydon and provide meaningful support to inspire self-empowerment, solution-finding and fulfilment.

CDI Staff member
Community Counsellor

In this role, you will:
Deliver quality short term, trauma informed and attachment aware counselling
Carry out robust assessments referred to CDI by those wishing to seek counselling and by our partner agencies.
Use agency outcome measures, evaluation, and feedback tools to track and record the young persons therapeutic journey.
About You

You will:
Be a graduate or post graduate level. Counselling Diploma or equivalent
Be a Registered Member or an Accredited Member of the BACP or another appropriate professional body (e.g. UKCP, HPC)
Have two years minimum duration of personal counselling or psychotherapy.
Salary & Benefits
£31,597.65 per annum (pro rata 35hrs FTE)
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays and 3 x Concession Days pa
Training to ensure your professional development
EAP scheme & Annual Staff Residential Retreat
Pension scheme
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement
Croydon Drop In is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

and complies with The Equality Act 2010.

We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, belief, or disability.

CDI strives to create an inclusive workplace and tackle all forms of discrimination and inequality in the workplace and the services the charity provides.

To Apply

This role is an exciting opportunity for anyone with the desire, vision and ambition to make long-lasting positive differences in the lives of children, young people and their families.

If you think you might be that person, we look forward to hearing from you.
There are

three

work patterns advertised. Please ensure you select the work pattern you are applying for from the drop-down menu on your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
CDI is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. To maintain the diversity of our team, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly individuals from the Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
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