Youth Counsellor

1 week ago


Milnthorpe, Cumbria, United Kingdom Child Action Northwest Careers Full time

Child Action Northwest Careers

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We are an award-winning charity providing innovative services across the North of England that support children, families, and vulnerable adults.

Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up underpin our work, and we believe in the power of individuals and communities to grow, develop, and change.

About the Job

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This role offers the opportunity to work with children and young people in a school setting, providing therapeutic interventions and support to enable them to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be based in a school during school hours, working directly with children, young people, school pastoral teams, and occasionally their families.

Key Responsibilities

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  2. Provide therapeutic interventions and support to children aged 11-16 years within a school setting">
  3. Work closely with school pastoral teams and occasionally with families">
  4. Complete assessments and outcome monitoring to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people">
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Requirements

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The ideal candidate will have experience of working therapeutically with children or young people, experience of safeguarding these groups, and completing assessments and outcome monitoring.

A strong understanding of child development and ability to work with diverse client groups is essential.

Salary Details

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The estimated salary for this role is £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits and Why Work for Us

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We offer a range of benefits to support the well-being of our employees, including access to training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.