Senior Counselling Practitioner (Children and Young People)

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: Action Together
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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change are excited to be expanding their Therapeutic Wellbeing Team. Are you an experienced Counsellor looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? We’re seeking a skilled professional to join us and line manage our small team of passionate counsellors. Working closely with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager, your role will work to ensure delivery of a high-quality counselling service to children and young people that is trauma-informed, ethical and supports key outcomes. Supporting the team of CYP counsellors and the wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service. You will also work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework. The Role

Provide line management support to counsellors through regular one-to-ones, performance appraisals, team meetings, sickness and performance management. Oversee and manage weekly Triage Meetings to ensure referrals are processed quickly, needs-based assessments are completed, and timely decisions around the best type of support are made, ensuring children and young people’s voices are central to the process. Carry a small caseload of clients and monitor the delivery levels across the counselling team, pro-actively allocating cases to counsellors and emotional wellbeing workers in the most efficient way possible. Contribute and support the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager to produce high quality reports for commissioners/funders. Work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Management Team and wider TLC Teams to review, monitor and improve services, ensuring that the needs of the people receiving counselling are prioritised and their journey through the organisation is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible. About You

Experience:

5+ years working with children and young people. You’ll be experienced in trauma-informed care. Skills:

Held previous line management, leadership or coaching responsibilities. Strong knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment, and therapy frameworks. Great communication skills and the ability to work flexibly. Qualifications:

Level 4 or above qualification and registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC. If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a creative, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you. About Us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC has made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support. We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times. We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Key Information

Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester Role Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time To Apply for This Role:

Please click the link for further information on the role and how to apply. More About This Role

Closing Date: Monday 17th February 2025 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 9am Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 12:00 Employee Benefits: Annual ‘Continuous Professional Development’ allowance, generous annual leave entitlement including additional December leave (subject to yearly board approval), birthday leave, health & wellbeing day, EDI-focused volunteering day, access to Employee Assistance Programme, access to Cycle to Work scheme, paid 30-minute lunch break & flexible working approach, access to social activities hosted by Bruntwood. Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours, Remote Working Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes

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