Job Description

Job title:

Counsellor

Contract:

Self-employed / Bank

Location:

Rekindle offices in Newtown and/or Welshpool satellite base

Reporting to

: Lead Counsellor

Daily rate 150

About Rekindle

Rekindle has been helping people recover from mental illness since 1997. Since 2014 we have focused entirely on young people aged 16 to 25, who may be at risk of mental health problems, or those already suffering from mental distress. Using our recovery model based on early intervention we aim to offer collaborative support in every aspect of their lives; housing, relationships, work, training and finance, offering mental health support through jointly planned and considered individual and group therapy. Clients are enabled to make lasting changes, become part of the wider community and be given a voice in the running of the service.

Role Overview

The role of Counsellor is to provide client-focused counselling to our service users - young people aged between 16 and 25 years old. As counsellor you will be based from our premises in Newtown, and/or our extended service base in Welshpool. This is an opportunity to become part of Rekindle's team on a flexible self-employed basis. While work would be agreed to on a case-by-case basis, a commitment is required from a counsellor to support the duration of clients counselling process; encompassing our values of always putting our clients first.

Benefits

Varied caseload

Enthusiastic and supportive growing team

Training and development opportunities

Competitive daily rate

Regular caseload management/1-2-1s

Key Responsibilities

1. To effectively deliver one-to-one counselling support for young people from across Mid Wales and Shropshire Borders. This support will usually be delivered face to face however to suit our service users we deliver a blend of remote (video and telephone counselling) and face to face services.

2. To work closely with the Lead Counsellor and support the effectiveness of the counselling service

3. To communicate with referral sources and/or other relevant professionals as needed in order to co-ordinate effective counselling provision for our service users.

4. Assess, monitor and manage risk through regular outcome assessments and complete individual safety plans when needed.

5. Demonstrate systematic case management and record keeping.

6. To comply with client confidentiality and data protection as appropriate.

7. Participate in all internal Rekindle management systems including workload management and service evaluation and monitoring processes.

8. Comply with the BACP, NCS or equivalent code of practice and Rekindle's policies and procedures.

9. Protect vulnerable groups and individuals from abuse in accordance with Rekindle's safeguarding policy and procedures.

10. Exercise judgement and initiative, taking personal responsibility and accountability for your own practice.

11. Raise awareness and increase the profile of the Counselling Service amongst professionals, young people and parents and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

12. Actively promote Rekindle's values.

a. Treat every individual receiving support with respect and dignity.

b. Value diversity and promote equal opportunities.

13. Work effectively within professional boundaries and demonstrate ethical practice.

14. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.

15. Be able to evidence attendance of regular professional supervision (please note Bank counsellors are responsible for arranging and funding their own clinical supervision and as well as providing their own business mobile phone & ensuring compliance with GDPR and Ethical Practices).

16. Other appropriate duties to support the delivery of the service, as requested by management in the event of client cancellations etc.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Professionally recognised Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent

Hold and maintain membership of BACP, NCS or other recognised body

Must hold valid and appropriate insurance to provide counselling

Successful applicants will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check. A satisfactory check will be required before any counsellor start work with clients

Knowledge of mental health illness and associated issues understanding of the difficulties faced by people with mental ill health

Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)

Good therapeutic-focused inter-personal skills

An ability and willingness to deliver remote/virtual counselling

Competent in use of IT including email and Microsoft Office package

Desirable

Experience of working in the third sector, mental health sector or with young people

Experience supporting neurodivergent clients (e.g. autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, etc.)

Understanding of issues relating to gender and sexual identity and expression

Ability to provide a person-centred, and trauma-informed practice

Experience and relevant CPD in remote delivery

Accredited member of BACP, BPC, NCS Accredited Professional Registrant or equivalent professional body

Welsh speaking, or willingness to learn

Experience, training in CBT therapy

Personal qualities

Empathy for vulnerable people and those experiencing mental health issues and their families and carers.

Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with service users

Organised and efficient, with a keen eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable, to suit the needs of our service users

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 150.00 per day

Expected hours: No less than 7 per week

Work Location: In person