Cyp counsellor

CYP Psychotherapist/Counsellor Based in Hendon Salary ndash; GBP28,719.14 FTE (only term time ndash; 45 weeks per year) or GBP33,186.56 FTE (full year ndash; 52 weeks per year) Norwood are looking for a CYP Psychotherapist/Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to children/young people exhibiting emotional and/or behavioural problems or who are at risk of developing such problems. DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: * To provide individual therapy/counselling sessions, supporting pupils where there are concerns about their emotional wellbeing. Group interventions may also be delivered, depending on the needs of the centre/school. * To manage your own case load, taking referrals from the team senior or school Senco. To assist in assessing children rsquo;s needs and advise parents and/or staff on strategies to support children experiencing difficulties. To work with other Norwood services to support vulnerable families. * To demonstrate a range of therapeutic skills/techniques in order to work creatively and effectively with children/young people. * To undertake consultations with parents including review meetings. * To develop effective working relationships with teachers and support staff as well as parents/carers and other professionals. This may include attending relevant staff meetings and consultations as necessary (if the work is in school). * To undertake clinical supervision in accordance with BACP guidelines and participate in regular line management meetings. * To attend continuing professional development training as required. * To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and put this into practice, attending training as required. * To keep accurate client records and provide statistical/ monitoring information. * Write reports as required. * To liaise with and support referrals to other relevant bodies, such as local authority, health visitors, social care, CAMHS, and other agencies when appropriate. * To attend case conferences / planning/strategy/pastoral support meetings when appropriate and provide written reports as required. * To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance and put this into practice. * Maintain confidentiality whilst promoting the safety and welfare of the child, working within professional ethical frameworks and Norwood rsquo;s policy. * To maintain registration and membership of BACP, BAPT, BADth or equivalent and to work within the ethical guidelines of the relevant professional body. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: * Hours ndash; 12hrs / 1.5 days per week, Mondays ndash; hours flexible (8 hours + 30 mins unpaid break) Wednesdays 9am-1pm * 1-year fixed term contract * Option to work during term time only or the full year * Salary ndash; GBP28,719.14 FTE (only term time ndash; 45 weeks per year) or GBP33,186.56 FTE (full year ndash; 52 weeks per year) * Experience of working with children/young people with autism is desirable * Start date 1st July 2024 If you #39;re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference, apply now to become our CYP Psychotherapist/Counsellor! Please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We actively celebrate everyone #39;s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. No agencies please