Job Title: Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: GBP15,762 to GBP16,465 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 youll work within a small team of specialist practitioners delivering targeted services and have the opportunity to deliver an effective counselling therapeutic intervention
The Hillingdon 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.
Heres 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 and Wellbeing:
Hillingdon 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 the London Borough of Hillingdon, 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 Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds