Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified Counsellor/Therapist to join our well-established Yo-Yo Project team. The service is open to children and young people living in the community of Mid Essex. Primarily based within schools, you will also be delivering bereavement therapy to children & young people online and at Farleigh Hospice.
You will be a qualified Counsellor/Therapist with specialist knowledge of working with children and young people aged 4 to 18 who are facing the loss of someone significant or dealing with a bereavement. The role requires you hold a complex caseload, providing therapy and group work. You will also be guiding and advising parents/carers and other professionals in the best practice to support their child/young person. You will have experience of working with children & young people facing bereavement and demonstrate a solid understanding of a range of models and techniques pertaining to bereavement & loss in children and young people.
Main duties of the job
A key part of the role is to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other health and social care professionals in the community to deliver the best possible service for our children & young people. You shall have excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within Childrens mental health care/Emotional Wellbeing and in particular the field of loss and bereavement. You will support the service in ensuring the Yo-Yo Project is evaluated and delivered to the highest standards and provide training to fellow professionals where required. As an integral part of the team, you will support the work of your colleagues in the Yo-Yo Project, contributing to meetings and developments across the service, and work in close collaboration with our Adults and Family Services.
The role is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to join a highly regarded service and build on their skills and knowledge in the world of professional counselling.
About us
You will be supported by a dedicated team and have access to excellent professional leadership and supervision.
In return, we offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.
The role will be based on 22.5 hours per week and will include a Thursday.
If you are excited as we are about the role we look forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Counsellor/Therapist you will work within the bereavement service providing specialist counselling and therapy to children young people and their families.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide a service by undertaking 1:1 support, counselling and group work with children, young people and families as necessary for the Yo-Yo Project
To provide support and education to other agencies/professionals working with children and young people
To actively support beyond the Yo-Yo Project across our Bereavement Team and the wider Farleigh Hospice Team when required
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (CLINICAL WORK)
To work as a full member of the Multi-Professional Team (MPT), providing preparation for loss and bereavement services to young people, families and their carers
To participate in Multi-Professional meetings as necessary
To work with children and families using individual, group or family techniques and involving other members of the Yo-Yo or Bereavement Team as appropriate. To provide an opportunity for children and young people to safely and creatively explore their emotions with regard to terminal illness and bereavement issues
To maintain and develop the hospice children and young peoples service according to best practice and client need
To keep records which facilitate communication within the hospice in accordance with hospice policy and good work practice
To keep relevant statistics that demonstrate the work of the children and young peoples service
To be involved with the selection, recruitment, supervision and training of Bereavement Volunteers necessary for the children and young peoples service
To participate in the multi-professional teaching programmes of the hospice
To participate in research projects if relevant to the children and young peoples service
SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
To provide the necessary training to those who will be working with children and young people in Farleigh Hospice so that they can meet the needs of bereaved children and those facing the loss of someone significant
To ensure that all training encompasses an appropriate level of Safeguarding children legislation, and compliance with good practice guidelines
To develop and participate in an Education and Training programme for external agencies (schools, youth agencies) to help provide education about the loss and bereavement needs of children and young people, and to ensure referral processes into Yo-Yo are widely understood by partners
Member of the Bereavement Team and the wider Farleigh Team
To work jointly with CIRCLE adult bereavement support, the Farleigh Hospice service for bereaved adults
To help develop the hospice Bereavement Service in consultation with the Head of Bereavement, the Director of Care and with the Multi-Professional Team
To keep records and submit information to Children in Need and/or other grant funders when required
To contribute to and support a service offer that strives to understand the criticality of individualised support that is embedded within an intersectional approach
To represent the hospice at functions and other events as necessary
As part of the team to be supportive to colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Counsellor/Therapist you will work within the bereavement service providing specialist counselling and therapy to children young people and their families.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide a service by undertaking 1:1 support, counselling and group work with children, young people and families as necessary for the Yo-Yo Project
To provide support and education to other agencies/professionals working with children and young people
To actively support beyond the Yo-Yo Project across our Bereavement Team and the wider Farleigh Hospice Team when required
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (CLINICAL WORK)
To work as a full member of the Multi-Professional Team (MPT), providing preparation for loss and bereavement services to young people, families and their carers
To participate in Multi-Professional meetings as necessary
To work with children and families using individual, group or family techniques and involving other members of the Yo-Yo or Bereavement Team as appropriate. To provide an opportunity for children and young people to safely and creatively explore their emotions with regard to terminal illness and bereavement issues
To maintain and develop the hospice children and young peoples service according to best practice and client need
To keep records which facilitate communication within the hospice in accordance with hospice policy and good work practice
To keep relevant statistics that demonstrate the work of the children and young peoples service
To be involved with the selection, recruitment, supervision and training of Bereavement Volunteers necessary for the children and young peoples service
To participate in the multi-professional teaching programmes of the hospice
To participate in research projects if relevant to the children and young peoples service
SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
To provide the necessary training to those who will be working with children and young people in Farleigh Hospice so that they can meet the needs of bereaved children and those facing the loss of someone significant
To ensure that all training encompasses an appropriate level of Safeguarding children legislation, and compliance with good practice guidelines
To develop and participate in an Education and Training programme for external agencies (schools, youth agencies) to help provide education about the loss and bereavement needs of children and young people, and to ensure referral processes into Yo-Yo are widely understood by partners
Member of the Bereavement Team and the wider Farleigh Team
To work jointly with CIRCLE adult bereavement support, the Farleigh Hospice service for bereaved adults
To help develop the hospice Bereavement Service in consultation with the Head of Bereavement, the Director of Care and with the Multi-Professional Team
To keep records and submit information to Children in Need and/or other grant funders when required
To contribute to and support a service offer that strives to understand the criticality of individualised support that is embedded within an intersectional approach
To represent the hospice at functions and other events as necessary
As part of the team to be supportive to colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapy registration with an Advanced Diploma/Degree in Counselling/Social Work or other relevant therapeutic discipline
- Social Worker/Counsellor/Art, Music, Play Therapist,CBT
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Counselling Children and Young People or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience/qualification
- Competency in Windows based software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively autonomously as well as in a team
- Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Child centred, creative group and individual work
- Working in a professional capacity with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with loss & bereavement
- In depth knowledge of models of bereavement and loss
Desirable
- Experience in a palliative care setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel independently and effectively as the post holder will need to travel to different work locations. Access to a reliable vehicle for work related travel (expenses will be paid)
- Flexible approach
- A full driving licence
- Commitment, motivation and enthusiasm for personal and professional development
- Enhanced DBS clearance required on appointment and checked every three years thereafter
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapy registration with an Advanced Diploma/Degree in Counselling/Social Work or other relevant therapeutic discipline
- Social Worker/Counsellor/Art, Music, Play Therapist,CBT
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Counselling Children and Young People or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience/qualification
- Competency in Windows based software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively autonomously as well as in a team
- Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Child centred, creative group and individual work
- Working in a professional capacity with children, young people and families
- Experience of working with loss & bereavement
- In depth knowledge of models of bereavement and loss
Desirable
- Experience in a palliative care setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel independently and effectively as the post holder will need to travel to different work locations. Access to a reliable vehicle for work related travel (expenses will be paid)
- Flexible approach
- A full driving licence
- Commitment, motivation and enthusiasm for personal and professional development
- Enhanced DBS clearance required on appointment and checked every three years thereafter
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
