Counsellor - Children, Young People & Families

We are looking for a highly motivated 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 or at Farleigh Hospice.

You will be a qualified and empathetic 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.  This is a permanent post during term time only, working as part of the Yo-Yo Project team.

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 understand of a range of models and techniques pertaining to bereavement & loss in children and young people.

With excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement within Children’s mental health care/Emotional Wellbeing and in particular the field of loss and bereavement.  Another key part of the role is to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other health and care professionals in the community to deliver the best possible service for our children & young people.

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 service for adults, CIRCLE adult bereavement support and colleagues across the hospice.

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.

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 14 hours per week between 8.30am to 4pm on two school days, term time only, one of which will be a Thursday.

If you are excited as we are about the role we look forward to hearing from you.

To view the full job description, please click here.

Please contact:  Delia Cooke, Team Leader, Yo-Yo Project- delia.cooke@farleighhospice.org for an informal discussion.

Applications to be submitted via the Farleigh Hospice website.

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated.  To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670