Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Counsellor
CDI is local charity that has been providing information, advice and counselling to children, young people and families who live, work or study in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978.
We offer advice & advocacy support, a Young People’s Team, counselling, workshops, Mental Health Support Teams in educational settings, Outreach & Talkbus, school counselling, and Parent & Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS).
We are a team of creative, committed colleagues dedicated to improving emotional health and challenging social injustice wherever & whenever we can and with whatever resources we have to hand.
“CDI is an amazing organisation to work for. The workforce is as diverse as it is talented, bonded by a commitment to listen to the children, young people and families in Croydon and provide meaningful support to inspire self-empowerment, solution-finding and fulfilment.”
CDI Staff member
Counsellor
In this role, you will:
- Deliver quality short term, trauma informed and attachment aware counselling as part of our Mental Health Support Team
- Carry out robust assessments with those individuals referred to CDI
- Use our outcome measures, evaluation and feedback tools to track and record the individual’s journey
About You
You will:
- Have experience of working with children, young people and parent/carers
- Be able to manage a caseload in educational settings across different locations
- Be a qualified counsellor
Salary & Benefits
- £33,890.44 per annum (35hrs pw)
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays and Concession Days
- Training to ensure your professional development
- EAP scheme & Annual Staff Residential Retreat
- Pension scheme
To Apply
This role is an exciting opportunity for anyone with the desire, vision and ambition to make long-lasting positive differences in the lives of children, young people and their families. If you think you might be that person, we look forward to hearing from you.
For an informal discussion contact Tim Richards 07596 545743
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th February 2025
Interview date: w/c 24th February 2025
Provisional start date: Monday 3rd March 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of infants, children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement
Croydon Drop In is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – and complies with The Equality Act 2010. We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, belief, or disability. CDI strives to create an inclusive workplace and tackle all forms of discrimination and inequality in the workplace and the services the charity provides.
Overview
Location London Borough of Croydon
Contract type 35 hours per week 52 weeks pa
Salary £33,890.44
Start date 3rd March 2025
Closing date for applications 10am 17th February 2025