Experienced Child & Young Persons Counsellor - Yeovil
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Position Overview & Specifications
Family Counselling Trust Somerset are recruiting Child & Young Person Counsellors to join their team in Yeovil.
FCT are an early intervention counselling service offering low-cost counselling to children, young people & their families.
We welcome applications from counsellors with the following:
- L4 Counselling qualification (or equivalent)
- Specific C&YP qualification (L5)
- a minimum of 150 hrs C&YP post qualification practice and ability to demonstrate sufficient experience to work in independent practice.
- Safeguarding L2 & enhanced DBS
- Available to work face-to-face in Yeovil and surrounding areas.
This is a self-employed role, paying £50 per session. Our counsellors work on an independent basis and invoice us for their work.
Please ensure you fit the above criteria.
Please send your CV and cover letter to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Salary: £50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
Application question(s):
- Please only apply if you are able to work face to face in Yeovil, Somerset and have the following:
- a recognized level 4 counselling qualification
- level 5 C&YP qualification (or equivalent)
- a minimum of 150 hrs C&YP post qualification practice and ability to demonstrate sufficient experience to work in independent practice.
- Supervision in place (your supervisor needs to have experience of working with children and young people.)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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