- Advertised from 18th August 2021
- 3 volunteer client sessions plus up to 12 paid client sessions per week. £22.50 per client session (plus clinical supervision paid for by VOCAL)
Role
VOCAL is the leading carer organisation in Edinburgh and Midlothian. We are seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to provide counselling to adult carers aged 18 years and over based at our Midlothian office. The appointed counsellor will be self-employed and insured. Self employed hours are flexible and can be negotiated between the counsellor and the client to suit. The counselling service is on the COSCA Register of Recognised Organisations. Self-employed counsellors receive individual clinical supervision from a supervisor employed and paid for by VOCAL and will report to the Counselling Service Manager who will line manage the work.
Aims of the counselling service
Provide counselling to adult carers (18 and older) who provide unpaid care to a family member, partner, relative or friend who requires help to manage a long term illness, disability, physical or mental health problem or drug/alcohol addiction in Edinburgh and/or Midlothian.
Role description
Tasks and responsibilities
- To provide individual counselling to adult carers in line with existing counselling service models and as stated in the service’s own Code of Practice for Counsellors.
- To adhere to the COSCA Statement of Ethics and BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession.
- To undertake initial intake sessions as required in line with service demand.
- Ensure appropriate session notes and records are kept, i.e. CORE Net.
Person specification
Essential qualifications and experience
- A postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognised educational establishment.
- A minimum of 100 post-qualifying client hours.
- Registered with professional body, i.e. COSCA, BACP, UKCP or equivalent
- Experience in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.
- A genuine desire to work with carers and an understanding of issues relevant to carers.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Experience of using CORE Net web based system with counselling clients.
- Experience of working in a voluntary sector counselling service.
- Eligible for accreditation with COSCA, BACP, UKCP or equivalent.
Application notes
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to agenetti@vocal.org.uk or by post to Angela Genetti, Counselling Service Manager, VOCAL Edinburgh Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5HB. For further information please contact Angela on 0131 4668082.
Closing date: Mon 6th September 2021, 12noon
Interviews: Week commencing 13th September 2021
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Counsellor - Children, Young People and Adults - Relief
- Part time
- Sessional
- Edinburgh - Counselling East (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
Join CrossReach Counselling Scotland’s well-respected counselling team and make a profound difference to the lives of clients.
You already know the incredible power of therapeutic care. The impact you can make with a thoughtful question, a gentle prompt, open ears and a human connection. Every day in our counselling services we see and value how these skills can transform people’s lives. And that’s why we value professionals like you. The demand has never been higher for our expertise and with dedicated teams working across our services, we are making a profound difference to our communities. You’ll be part of a close-knit team providing therapeutic face-to-face and online support in one of our Edinburgh-based services - working with children, young people and adults.
It’s a role for a seasoned professional, with a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent. Excellent communication skills and plenty of post-qualifying practice hours go without saying, while experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and with volunteers would also be a plus.
We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of working with children and young people, adults in the perinatal period or adults impacted by drug use.
At CrossReach, even though we’re one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social care charities – with a 1,600-strong team working across 60 services around the country – we genuinely value the individual. For our clients that means being treated with respect and care, regardless of the circumstances. For professionals like you, it means being part of a genuinely caring environment where you can contribute ideas, have your needs recognised and help shape your role around your ambitions.
As a relief member of staff, you will have the flexibility to work as and when you want, with as few or as many shifts as you are able - with evening work available. This is a great way to achieve a work life balance, fitting work in around your other commitments. This role offers the right candidate an outstanding opportunity to join an established and well respected counselling service and to focus on what really matters – the clients.
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian. (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Chief executive officer who will: manage the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the organisation’s purpose, vision and strategic priorities and delivering the annual objectives as agreed by the Board: secure and manage various funding streams to achieve greater sustainability and expansion of Carers of West Lothian’s services.
Self-Directed Support Worker
- Full time
- £29,581
- Livingston, home and possibly other locations in West Lothian. (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Carers of West Lothian is looking for a Self-Directed Support Worker to join their team. This is a new post funded by Inspiring Scotland for 3 years. The post holder will; identify and support carers and people with a learning and/ or physical disability to understand Self-Directed Support (SDS) and social care support; provide information, advice and support to those considering or in receipt of SDS and provide individual and group support.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Counselling to lead and develop this highly-regarded Service. You will lead a team, oversee around 15 committed volunteers and ensure we deliver a safe, professional and effective service to a range of clients. The role is an excellent opportunity for the right person.
Full details can be found in the job description below however a summarised list of some of the main responsibilities can be found below.
The Head of Counselling has a key role:
- Managing and delivering counselling service.
- Ensuring robust governance of the service.
- Working with the church leadership team to ensure there is strong interface with other church ministries and that the counselling service is integral part of its vision and strategy
The Counselling Service is a member of the Association of Christian Counsellors and adheres to their statement of faith and code of conduct.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Lead and manage Ps & Gs Counselling Service.
- Manage Counselling Staff team.
- Oversee a team of volunteer counsellors.
- Provide support and guidance to both qualified and student counsellors.
- Ensure all qualified and student counsellors receive required level of supervision.
- Offer supervision as appropriate.
- Hold a personal caseload.
- Plan a programme of CPD for the team.
- Take the professional lead in reviewing/updating counselling policies and practices.
- Lead and supervise the development and implementation of all operational business plans and service improvement.
- Lead on the recruitment and induction of volunteer trainee and qualified counsellors and volunteer receptionists.
- Attend staff prayers and other staff meetings each week and establish working relationships with the wider staff team.
- Report annually to Vestry.
- You will be responsible for the budgets for the counselling service, under the direction of the Finance Team.
- Ensure team have regular safeguarding training and all safeguarding guidelines are followed.
- Follow GDPR guidelines and ensure IT is used responsibly, including safe storage and appropriate retention of client information.
- With the Support of the Counselling Advisory group, ensure a pattern of review for governance, best practice, guidance and procedures.
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