Child and Young Person Therapist
The Maypole Project
To provide appropriate, professional and responsive therapeutic support to children (the child/ren who have complex medical needs and/or their siblings) in 1:1 sessions through the integration of counselling with therapeutic creative and play skills.
* Please note we can only accept applicants who are qualified as counsellors or are currently training. To provide appropriate, professional and responsive therapeutic support to children (the child/ren who have complex medical needs and/or their siblings) in 1:1 sessions through the integration of counselling with therapeutic creative and play skills. Role responsibilities: Children, who have been assessed by an experienced therapist from the project and with parental consent, will be referred to the Therapist who will: · Work to The Maypole Project model of support for children and young people, providing therapeutic support through an integration of counselling with therapeutic creative and play · Undertake The Maypole Project interview and initial training (20 hours) · Attend a training update session at least once per annum · Attend monthly group supervision (2 hours) · Complete client notes and The Maypole Project paperwork as required · Liaise with their supervisor or the Clinical Supervisor in case of questions/difficulties · Follow The Maypole Project policies and guidelines at all times whilst volunteering · Attend service-wide activities including family activity events and fundraising events Also they will be responsible to: · 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 agree the time, location and frequency of sessions in line with Maypole Support office guidelines/room availability where applicable. · Set up and clear away play room that has been tailored to each individual client’s needs.
Counselling
Counselling
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS: - Good general education. - Final year student on counselling or therapies course; including study of child development and child therapies Courses must be accredited by BACP, IATE, BAPT or approved equivalent and require the student to engage in personal therapy across one year PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: - Experience in supporting children and/or young people SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: - Good communication and interpersonal skills with all ages – focusing on children and young people - Child and Family centred approach ATTRIBUTES: - Self-motivated - Able to work flexibly - Approachable - 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
· High quality training, support, and supervision with expertise in the impacts of loss and bereavement to all ages. · Support in counselling and facilitation skills. · Experience of working with families where there is a child/young person with a complex medical needs or disabilities. · Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project.
Volunteer days and hours are negotiable. We would look to your caseload building to a minimum of 3 clients per week. Also, 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, although we would prefer you to aspire to offering 2 years commitment to the role.
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Office: 51 High Street, Green St Green, Orpington, Kent, BR66BQ
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