24 May 2017

LGBTQ Children & Young People’s Counsellor In Brighton & Hove East Sussex

A dynamic Charitable organisation providing a range of services to children, young people and families across Surrey and Sussex are seeking a LGBTQ Children & Young People's Counsellor, based in Brighton and Hove and are offering a salary of £27,589 per annum pro-rate to the right candidate.

Recruiter HASELOUR HOUSE MEDIA LTD
Location Brighton & Hove East Sussex
Salary £27,589 per annum, pro-rata.



The Role:

This role is part of the Brighton & Hove Community Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People aged 4-25 years. We are seeking a qualified counsellor who identifies as LGBTQ. This is a genuine occupational requirement.
Applications are invited from qualified LGBTQ* counsellors/psychotherapists. You will be a Registered Member of the BACP and accredited or eligible for accreditation. You will have experience of working with children and young people and be able to provide sensitive one-to-one support around mental wellbeing, including in relation to individuals sexual orientation and gender identity.
Counsellors are encouraged to find creative ways of working therapeutically, e.g. art, play, sand tray.  Clinical supervision will be provided.

*Please note that this post has a genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender under the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits:

27 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health Shield Cash Plan
Life assurance policy: 2x annual salary
Childcare voucher scheme
Cycle to Work scheme / interest free bike loan
To apply, please email the address on this job board for an application pack and application form, or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE, tel. 01273 222595.

Please note we do not accept CV’s.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th June 2017 at 9am

Interviews date: Friday 16th June 2017

The Organisation:

You will be working for a charitable organisation providing a range of services to children, young people and families across Surrey and Sussex. Our work covers a wide range of areas including support & advice, accommodation, family work, health & wellbeing and training & education.

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