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Community Counsellor, YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUPJoin to apply for the Community Counsellor, YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP role at Guardian JobsCommunity Counsellor, YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Community Counsellor, YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP role at Guardian JobsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.15 hours per week / 33,795 per annum, pro rata / permanent / Hybrid - working pattern to be discussed at interview.Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.Established in 1996, Dialogue School Counselling is a BACP accredited school counselling service covering Sussex and Surrey.We are recruiting for a creative and dynamic qualified counsellor to join our team of therapists as a Community Counsellor based in Horsham. We are seeking someone who has experience working with children and young people between the ages of 11-18 years old.Our counsellors offer assessments and counselling sessions to children and young people within the newly commissioned blended tier 2 Counselling Service for young people aged 11-18 with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role represents the operational face of the service in community settings and the post holder will be required to support children / young people accessing provision within the emotional well-being pathwayIf youre enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.Qualifications, Knowledge, And ExperienceWe are recruiting a qualified counsellor, who has experience working with children and young people, delivering face to face counselling and carrying out assessments with young people to include working with high risk and complex issues. You will have a graduate or post-graduate level Counselling Diploma, or equivalent, and a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You will also need to be BACP Registered/Accredited or registered with another recognised professional body (e.g. HPC, UKCP). You will be able to work within the framework of an 6-session model and carry out individual assessments, offer face-to-face counselling or online counselling and group work to children and young people.The successful applicant will have experience of managing risk, with effective communication around safeguarding procedures. You will also have experience of multi-disciplinary team working and knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies. You will also have experience of using electronic database for case management notes and administrative tasks to include monitoring and evaluation.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Alice.Gothard@ymcadlg.orgShould you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.orgCLOSING DATE: Sunday 17 August 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleAn inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Childrens and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Jobs by 2xGet notified about new Counselor jobs in Horsham, Victoria, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr