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Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator Jobs in Derby, England, UK at Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd

Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Amber Valley / South Derbyshire

Part Time – 14 hours

£25,525 – £29,881 per annum pro rata

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse? Do you have the expertise to deliver counselling services and coordinate a team of dedicated volunteer counsellors? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator to

join our team

at Derbyshire WISH and provide vital face-to-face counselling services. This role will see you not only managing a caseload of young clients but also supporting volunteer counsellors and building partnerships with educational institutions and other support services.

At Derbyshire WISH we provide refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. We’re part of the wider NCHA family and we offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.

About the role

The

purpose

of this role is to help children and young people affected by domestic abuse cope and recover through therapeutic interventions. As the Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator you will have a variety of duties and responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:

* Service Delivery:

Provide counselling assessments, maintain waiting lists, and allocate cases to volunteer counsellors.

* Volunteer Support:

Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer counsellors, ensuring they feel supported in their roles.

* Client Impact:

Maintain accurate records of service user’s progress, detailing how they are coping and recovering from domestic abuse.

* Adherence to Guidelines:

Ensure the service operates within professional and safeguarding standards (BACP/ACP).

*

Collaboration:

Build relationships with educational settings, professionals, and support services to reach more young people in need.

* Data Management:

Keep records that align with contract requirements, safeguarding protocols, and key performance indicators.

* Feedback & Development:

Seek

regular feedback

from service users, parents, caregivers, and professionals to continuously improve the service.

What You Bring:

* A recognised diploma or degree in counselling and membership/eligibility for accreditation with BACP, UKCP, ACP, or equivalent.

* A deep understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young survivors.

* Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.

* Proven experience delivering counselling services to domestic abuse survivors and assessing young survivor needs.

* Strong skills in managing a caseload, keeping professional records, and using IT systems.

* Experience recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteer counselling placements.

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Title: Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator

Company: Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd

Location: Derby, England, UK

Category: Social Work, Non-Profit

 

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