Self Employed Counsellor

**Job Title: Self Employed Counsellor**

**Company/Service: The Therapy Space. Working with clients affected by**

**a range of problems.**

**Base: The Therapy Space, No 12 The Old Printworks,**

**Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9JH**

**And/or online.**

**Reports to: Counselling Lead**

**Salary: £20.00 - £28.00 per hour depending on experience.**

**Hours: Flexible working hours to be discussed. A**

**commitment of at least 5 hrs. per week is needed.**

**Purpose of role**:
To work in partnership on a self-employed basis with Empower You Counselling.
To deliver high quality, effective and professional counselling to a wide range of clients.
To participate in individual supervision and training to develop skills in counselling.
Qualified to at least level 4 diploma and be accredited or working towards accreditation with a governing body such as BACP.
Supervision and insurance will be provided.

**Principle Accountabilities**:
Adhere to the code of ethics and practice set out by BACP

Be aware of and adhere to all company policies and practices, including safeguarding and confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff.

Maintain confidential records according to the data protection regulations and company procedures. Maintain and deliver records to enable the company to effectively monitor the use of the service and feedback from the clients within an agreed timescale.

Participate in supervision and team meetings as required.

Take responsibility for professional development and training to maintain your professional status. Some CPD training will be offered.

Work in partnership with the company to ensure counselling services are delivered in a coordinated, professional and efficient manner.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
**Essential**:
Qualified to a level 4 counselling diploma or above that is recognized by a governing body such as BACP.

Self-motivated and driven.

Willingness to undertake additional training to maintain your professional status

Resilient.

Dynamic, enthusiastic, compassionate, professional and committed to working to a high standard.

Reliable and punctual.

Excellent Organizational Skills.

The passion to want to work in partnership with someone to gain experience on a self-employed basis.

Sensitivity in working with complex issues.

**Desirable**:
To have qualifications or be interested in working with children and young people.

Experience or be interested in either working or training in a Trauma informed approach.

Experience or be interested in working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies.

Additional training allowing you to work with clients on a range of different issues.

**Interviews: Week Commencing 30th January 2023**

**Starting date**: As soon as possible

**Equal Opportunities**:
The Therapy Space is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees / Self-employed people are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s equal opportunities.

**Criminal Record**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5-25 per week

**Salary**: £20.00-£28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arundel, BN18 9JH

Application deadline: 25/01/2023
Reference ID: TTS Arundel