The Abingdon Bridge
Job Description and Person Specification
Application deadline: Noon 11th October 2021
Title: Experienced Counsellor
Responsible to: Clinical lead
Hours: up to 25 hours per week (flexible hours options)
Salary: £19.14 per hour
Contract: Fixed for 12 months
Context:
We are looking for one or two experienced highly motivated counsellors to join our thriving charity. The Abingdon Bridge (TAB) is a registered charity that provides support to young people (age range: 13-25 years).The counselling service is mostly provided on Monday-Friday between 3pm-8pm. Counsellors would normally work within these times, but other tasks may include attending meetings, administrative duties, and in-house supervision.
Job Purpose:
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To provide effective and confidential counselling to young people in both a face to face and virtual setting
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To be aware of, and implement, the Abingdon Bridge vision and values
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To support the Clinical lead with the smooth running of TAB counselling provision
Duties and Responsibilities:
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To provide counselling sessions to young people as a member of the counselling team.
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To support the clinical lead with assessments and support the wider counselling team including trainee counsellors.
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To share good practice across the counselling service.
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To keep up-to-date with developments within counselling therapies and the wider young people’s agenda.
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To collect both qualitative and quantitative data; inputting data and ensuring that the database is up to date.
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To keep confidential records and store them securely on the TAB database
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To attend clinical supervision sessions of a minimum of one hour per month.
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To maintain accreditation with BACP or UKCP
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To abide by the ethical code of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
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To work as part of the wider staff team, attend regular staff meetings and be aware of and implement all Abingdon Bridge policies.
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Undertake other relevant duties that may from time to time be required appropriate to the role.
Person Specification:
Qualifications
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Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
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BACP or UKCP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist.
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It would be desirable if the candidate was also a qualified supervisor.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a counselling setting, specifically 13 to 25-year olds. We are ideally looking for someone with a wealth of experience working with complex needs, such as self-harm, anxiety and depression.
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Knowledge of, and the ability to work with a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities depending on the needs of the client, including CBT.
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Extensive knowledge and understanding of the BACP Code of Ethics
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Up to date knowledge of legislation, procedures and regulations covering children and young people, including safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.
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Knowledge of and the ability to implement risk assessment procedures.
Skills and Abilities
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Ability to deliver one to one counselling
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Ability to develop appropriate, positive relationships with young people, particularly 13 to 25 year olds.
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Ability to communicate with young people and involve them in decision making, together with an understanding of the issues which affect young people.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent inter-personal skills.
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Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage appointments.
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Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.
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To be familiar with Microsoft Office programmes and be able to produce basic documents using these programmes.
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The ability to carry assessments and ensure the client is suitable for service
Personal Attributes
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To be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to team members.
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To show commitment to personal professional development with all members of the team.
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To be open to supervision and guidance from clinical supervisor and manager.
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To have an up to date enhanced DBS check (not more than 2 years old).
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To maintain good levels of attendance and to be punctual.
If you are interested in the above post, please email gary@theabingdonbridge.org.uk or call 01235 522375
Sept 2021