Counsellor
Do you have a passion for the field of neurodiversity? Are you looking for a chance to contribute your knowledge and expertise to a company that strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives? You may be just the person we need!
The Better Health Generation is a community of thought-leading health professionals bound together by purpose. We are experts in work-focused health services, and give individuals and organisations access to high-quality, evidence-based and cost-effective health solutions that support performance, improve staff turnover and commitment and deliver tangible results. We work within the following sectors:
· Employability & Skills
· Justice
· Housing Associations
· Apprenticeship & Educsector
· Corporate
· Charities
We are a company with a reputation for excellence, and living our values of Quality, Results, Innovation and Integrity.
We are looking for…
Counsellors who have specialist knowledge and experience of delivering evidence based support to neurodivergent clients from within the justice system, who are passionate about empowering and educating our service users, where participants will learn how to recognise signs of neurodiversity, respond effectively, work to their strengths and implement supportive practices.
Duties will include:
- Group work
- Remote video and face to face delivery across Derby / Nottingham / Leicester
- Sign Posting
- Tailored interventions to empower and support service users
Client contact is estimated at approximately 80% of the working week for this role.
Qualifications & Essential Criteria
You will be an empathetic and confident communicator, have a range of clinical experience, great problem-solving skills and ready to hit the ground running.
You will have specialist knowledge and experience of neurodiversity and passion to support neurodiverse related mental health barriers.
Essential requirements include:
- Must have HMPPS Enhanced Level 1 vetting
- Degree level qualification/experience in your registered field
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- 3 years post qualifying.
- Unrestricted UK Drivers License and access to own vehicle.
- Eligibility to work in the UK (unrestricted).
- Strong workshop delivery skills.
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and experience of client management systems are a must
- Able to lone work & remote/ as part of a team.
- Enhanced criminal record bureau check (Disclosure & Barring Check) - Working with vulnerable adults, youth and children. (Can be arranged on successful interview)
What we offer:
· Company contribution pension scheme
· Friendly and supportive team
· Career progression and academic research opportunities
· Induction training and ongoing support
· Opportunity to work from home
· Competitive salaries
· Work from home allowance
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. TBHG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work. If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have work experience supporting clients from Justice/Probation sectors?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- neurodiversity training/mentoring: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (required)
- HMPPS Enhanced Level 1 vetting (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE22 3DX
