At The Laura Centre, we’re hiring a Child, Young Person & Family Counsellor. The individual will provide counselling at The Laura Centre to bereaved children, young people and their families either on an individual basis, in family groups or in therapeutic client groups. The main focus of this role will be on working with children, young people and their parents/carers.
To view the job description for this role, click here. Or to apply for this role, complete the attached application form and email it to sandip@thelauracentre.org.uk.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities Of The Role
- To provide initial assessment appointments.
- To provide individual counselling appointments to children, young people and support to parent/carers.
- To provide family work where appropriate or re-refer internally to the centre’s family therapy lead.
- To provide information, support and review/ending meetings with parent/carer(s).
- To be fully involved with colleagues in relation to prioritisation, risk assessment and joint working with individuals and families.
- To be involved with others in the planning, preparation, delivery and de- briefing of therapeutic groups for children, young people and families.
- To liaise with other organisations and professionals where appropriate.
- To maintain accurate records of all client work for the purposes of statistical data analysis for external funders, evaluation and monitoring, clinical supervision.
- To provide information and contribute to report writing when required.
- To participate in clinical meetings and team meetings.
- To be involved in memorial and other events organised by the TLC team.
- To contribute to the wider work of TLC – including training, publicity and the general running of the centre.
- To be an active and involved member of the TLC team.
- To adhere to The Laura Centre’s ethos and work in accordance with our policies and procedure.
To view the job description and employee support package in more detail, click here.
Summary Description
Job title: Child, Young Person & Family Counsellor
Responsible to: Director of Therapeutic Services
Place Of Work: The Laura Centre: 4-6 Tower Street, Leicester LE1 6WS
Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. Must be able to work on a Thursday and Friday.
Salary: £29,582 – £31,580 (Full time equivalent) Employer NEST Pension contributions.
Annual leave: 35 days pro rata including statutory bank holidays.
To apply for this role, complete the attached application form and email it to sandip@thelauracentre.org.uk.
Applications close on Monday 15th April, and interviews will commence on Tuesday 23rd April.
