C&YP Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Job location: Belfast or Foyle

Salary: To be confirmed.

Hours: 16

Worktime: To be confirmed.

Closing date: 08/03/2022

Employer: Victim Support Northern Ireland

Business: Registered Charity

Address: Annsgate House

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 4EH

Telephone: 028 90277750

Email: recruitment@victimsupportni.org.uk

Website: www.victimsupportni.co.uk

Job Duties: Main Responsibilities:Provide safe and confidential counselling/therapy for children and young people in a community setting, using a trauma-informed approach.Effectively manage a caseload, including individual and group sessions, across a variety of sites throughout the Northern Trust.Please see employers job description for more information.

Qualifications / Experience: Qualifications:A professional qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy to at least diploma level or equivalent, from a recognised, relevant validating organisation. Accredited or intending to work towards accreditation with a professional body such as BACP, IACP, or HCPC.A recognised qualification in working with children and young people.Skills and Experience:Evidence of a minimum of 150 hours, supervised counselling practice, in a formal setting. Demonstrable experience of working with children/young people (age 8-20) impacted by aggression related trauma, such as domestic and sexual abuse, using a trauma informed approach. Preferably at least one year.Please see employers job description for more information.

Application Method: Please complete an employer application form available from www.jobcentreonline.com to apply. Application forms to be returned to the employer (see employer details).