Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor

Job Title: Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £15,762 to £16,465 per annum

Job type: Part time, Fixed Term

Hours: 18 Hours per week

Closing Date: 11th March 2025

About the role:

As a Lead Programme Delivery Worker you'll work within a small team of specialist practitioners delivering targeted services and have the opportunity to deliver an effective counselling therapeutic intervention

This Council's Youth Offer works with children and young people to deliver high quality and a consistent youth work through targeted, locality based, detached, outreach and accredited programmes, across the borough in collaboration with the statutory, community and voluntary sector.

These two part time post will be within the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programmes known as LINK which offers a range of counselling therapeutic interventions to children, young people and young adults in Hillingdon, where there is a concern in relation to mental health and well being

This is a part time position working 18 hours per week which will require regular evening and/or weekends.

We are seeking to recruit individuals with an excellent understanding of issues that children and young people face today and experience of leading a team. You will have a creative and dynamic approach and be able to engage with hard to reach and other vulnerable groups.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

· Have Level 4 or above diploma in Counselling Skills or Equivalent

· Have extensive and proven experience of community development and leadership

· Have experience of managing and leading groups and individuals

· Be confident to lead on the planning, delivering and evaluating group and one-to-one interventions and services that are responsive to need.

· Be passionate about working with children and young people

· Be approachable and able to engage with a diverse client population

· Be proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team

· Have excellent communication and listening skills

· Have the ability to work closely with a range of different organisations

· Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of children, young people, partners and stakeholders

About us:

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Work Life Balance:

· Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.

· 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.

· Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Health & Wellbeing:

· Sport Leisure

· Cycle Purchase Scheme

· Discount on Golf Fees

· Financial Benefits

· Vivup Benefits

· Eye Care

· Mental Health Support

· Support and Counselling Services

Commute with Ease:

· Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At this council, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and local residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information:

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Community Development, Community Officer, Youth Support Worker, Support Development Lead, Support Coordinator, Social Care Programme Lead, Care Manager, Support Manager, may also be considered for this role.