Child and Young Person's Therapist
The Maypole Project
Support children (children with complex medical needs and/or their siblings) in 1:1 sessions.
To support children (the child/ren who have complex medical needs and/or their siblings) in 1:1 sessions through the integration of counselling and play skills Role responsibilities: • Make contact with the client’s parent/guardian organising an initial 1:1 meeting with them to talk through the issues their child faces and establish the time, location and frequency of sessions • Provide support through an integration of counselling and play skills • Attend monthly group supervision (2 hours) • Complete client notes and paperwork as required • Liaise with supervisor or Clinical supervisor
Counselling
Counselling
- Good general education - Completed a course accredited by BACP, IATE, BAPT or approved equivalent - Final year student on counselling or therapies course; including study of child development and child therapies (students are required to engage in personal therapy across one year) - 20+ client hours supporting children and/or young people - Good communication and interpersonal skills with all ages, focusing on children and young people - Child and Family centred approach - Self-motivated - Able to able to work flexibly - Discreet, boundaried and able to adhere to confidentiality procedures - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental attitude - Commitment to further training and personal development
- Experience working with a charity with families with a child affected by complex medical needs or disabilities - Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project - Whilst volunteering you will have support from our Family Support Co-Ordinator for day to day issues and our Lead Therapist or another qualified counsellor for monthly clinical supervision.
Volunteers days and hours are negotiable but, due to the long-term promise of support to our clients, a most valued aspect of our service, we do ask volunteer applicants to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months from acceptance onto the volunteering programme at The Maypole Project. We would ideally like volunteers to aspire to offering 2 years commitment to the role.
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The Maypole Project, 51 High Street, Green St Green, Orpington, Kent Some remote sessions may be possible.
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