Job Description

We are recruiting a female counsellor to develop and enhance our Children and Young People's Service in the Wrexham and Flintshire area. This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, with one of the working days required to be a Wednesday.

This post is restricted to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as it is an occupational requirement for the role.

Job Title:

Adult, Young Persons and Child Counsellor

Responsible to:

Senior Clinical Lead

Salary/Grade:

33,818 pro rata (full-time hours 35 hours per week)

Annual leave:

28 days + Bank Holiday (pro rata)

Hours:

22.5 hours per week

Base:

RASASC NW Centres, Bangor and/or Rhyl

About RASASC NW

Established in 1984,

RASASC NW

is a registered charity providing specialist support and therapy to children (3+) and adults living in North Wales, who have experienced any form of child sexual abuse, sexual abuse / violence and / or rape, whether this has happened recently or in the past. We also provide specialist support and therapy to partners and family members of those who have been affected by sexual abuse and violence.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Counsellor to join our Children and Young People's Service in the Wrexham and Flintshire area. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in the recovery journey of children and young people affected by sexual violence. You will work in a multi-agency context, providing therapeutic support, including pre-trial therapy, and helping clients and their families feel safe, supported, and heard.

Key Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face and remote counselling to children and young people aged 3+, and their families. Carry out risk and needs assessments, develop care plans, and make appropriate referrals to other services. Offer trauma-informed support to caregivers and/or support workers. Ensure safeguarding is a priority in all client work. Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with organisational and legal requirements. Work collaboratively with other agencies, including CAMHS, social services, education, and health professionals. Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training sessions. Contribute to service development and evaluation.

About You

Essential:

Diploma in Counselling Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people, and adults Understanding of childhood trauma, child development, and safeguarding procedures Ability to manage a caseload and work independently Strong communication and interpersonal skills Non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach

Desirable:

Qualification in counselling children and young people (or willingness to undertake funded training within the first year) Experience of working with survivors of sexual violence Welsh language skills Knowledge of the criminal justice system and pre-trial therapy guidelines

Please Note:

Enhanced DBS and 2 references are required for this post. This post is subject to a six-month probation period. The post holder must be currently eligible to work in the UK. The post holder must hold a full UK Driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. Applicants should note that the role requires a significant amount of travel across North Wales

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors Join a supportive and values-driven team Receive high-quality clinical supervision and opportunities for continued professional development Be part of an organisation committed to equality, empowerment, and social change

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification to melanie@rasawales.org.uk

Closing date:

13th July 2025

Rydym yn recriwtio cynghorydd benywaidd i ddatblygu a gwella ein Gwasanaeth i Blant a Phobl Ifanc yn ardal Wrecsam a Fflint. Mae hwn yn rol ran-amser o 22.5 awr yr wythnos, gyda'r angen i un o'r dyddiau gwaith fod ar ddydd Mercher.

Mae'r swydd hon wedi'i chyfyngu i fenywod yn unig o dan Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, Atodlen 9, Rhan 1, gan ei bod yn ofyniad galwedigaethol ar gyfer y rol.

Teitl y Swydd:

Cwnselydd Oedolion, Pobl Ifanc a Phlant

Atebol i:

Arweinydd Clinigol Uwch

Cyflog/Gradd:

33,818 pro rata (cyflog llawn-amser ar sail 35 awr yr wythnos)

Gwyliau Blynyddol:

28 diwrnod + Gwyliau Banc (pro rata)

Oriau:

22.5 awr yr wythnos

Lleoliad:

Canolfannau RASASC GC, Bangor a/neu'r Rhyl

Yngl?n a RASASC Gogledd Cymru

Sefydlwyd RASASC Gogledd Cymru yn 1984 ac mae'n elusen gofrestredig sy'n darparu cymorth a therapi arbenigol i blant (3+ oed) ac oedolion ledled Gogledd Cymru sydd wedi profi unrhyw fath o gam-drin rhywiol yn ystod plentyndod neu oedolaeth, trais rhywiol a/neu dreisio - boed hynny'n ddiweddar neu'n hanesyddol. Rydym hefyd yn darparu cymorth arbenigol i bartneriaid ac aelodau o deuluoedd y rhai sydd wedi'u heffeithio gan gam-drin rhywiol.

Y Rol

Rydym yn chwilio am Gwnselydd medrus a chydymdeimladol i ymuno a'n Gwasanaeth Plant a Phobl Ifanc yn ardal Wrecsam a Sir y Fflint. Mae hon yn gyfle gwerth chweil i chwarae rhan hanfodol yn adferiad plant a phobl ifanc sydd wedi'u heffeithio gan drais rhywiol. Byddwch yn gweithio mewn cyd-destun amlasiantaethol, gan ddarparu cymorth therapiwtig, gan gynnwys therapi cyn treial, a chefnogi cleientiaid a'u teuluoedd i deimlo'n ddiogel, wedi'u clywed a'u cefnogi.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

Darparu cyngor wyneb yn wyneb ac o bell i blant a phobl ifanc (3+ oed) a'u teuluoedd Cynnal asesiadau risg ac anghenion, datblygu cynlluniau gofal, a chyfeirio at wasanaethau eraill yn briodol Cynnig cymorth ar sail dealltwriaeth o drawma i ofalwyr a/neu weithwyr cymorth Blaenoriaethu diogelu ym mhob agwedd ar y gwaith gyda chleientiaid Cynnal cofnodion cywir a chyfrinachol yn unol a gofynion cyfreithiol a sefydliadol Cydweithio ag asiantaethau allanol, gan gynnwys CAMHS, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, addysg a gwasanaethau iechyd Cymryd rhan mewn cyfarfodydd tim, goruchwyliaeth a hyfforddiant Cyfrannu at ddatblygu ac adolygu'r gwasanaeth

Yngl?n a Chi

Hanfodol:

Diploma mewn Cwnsela Profiad o weithio'n therapiwtig gyda phlant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion Dealltwriaeth o drawma plentyndod, datblygiad plant a gweithdrefnau diogelu Gallu rheoli llwyth achosion a gweithio'n annibynnol Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol cryf Agwedd heb feirniadaeth ac sy'n seiliedig ar drawma

Dymunol:

Cymhwyster mewn cwnsela plant a phobl ifanc (neu fod yn barod i gwblhau hyfforddiant wedi'i ariannu yn ystod y flwyddyn gyntaf) Profiad o weithio gyda goroeswyr trais rhywiol Sgiliau yn y Gymraeg Gwybodaeth am y system cyfiawnder troseddol a chanllawiau therapi cyn-treial

Noder:

Mae angen DBS manylach a 2 eirda ar gyfer y swydd hon Mae'r swydd yn destun cyfnod prawf o chwe mis Rhaid i'r ymgeisydd fod yn gymwys i weithio yn y DU ar hyn o bryd Rhaid i'r ymgeisydd feddu ar drwydded yrru lawn y DU gyda mynediad i gerbyd eu hunain Sylwer bod y rol hon yn cynnwys teithio sylweddol ledled Gogledd Cymru

Pam Ymuno a Ni?

Gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol ym mywydau goroeswyr Ymuno ag amgylchedd tim cefnogol, sydd wedi'i arwain gan werthoedd Derbyn goruchwyliaeth glinigol o safon a chyfleoedd i ddatblygu'n broffesiynol Bod yn rhan o sefydliad sy'n ymrwymedig i gydraddoldeb, grymuso a newid cymdeithasol

I Wneud Cais:

Anfonwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol yn nodi sut rydych chi'n bodloni'r fanyleb person at: melanie@rasawales.org.uk

Dyddiad cau:

13eg Gorffennaf 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 18.58 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/07/2025