Relief Counsellor - Perinatal Service Lothian
Salary: From £ to £
Hours per week: Variable, as required
Job Status: Permanent
Closing Date:
Job Type: Relief
Responsible To:
Location:
CrossReach East Edinburgh Perinatal Service
The Gate Lodge
27 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2NL
Information
CrossReach Perinatal Services offer perinatal counselling and therapy to families and new and expectant parents. We offer support to those experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem or any other negative feelings before or after having a baby plus the offer of the use of a free crèche where they can safely leave children of any age for up to two hours while attending their appointment.
As a Relief Counsellor, together with the Counselling Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing counselling, therapy and support service a oversee the day to day management of the service.
What do I need? A qualification at Diploma level in Counselling/Art Therapy and ideally a qualification in Training and Clinical Supervision. To do this role you will also need to be a strong self motivator and be able to work to a broad remit where priorities can change on a daily basis. You will also be required to register with a professional body for example the SSSC.
Hours of work are flexible and pay rate is £12.34 per hour