Life Coach (Counsellor)

Things are happening and changing at pace here in Children’s Services in Stockton on Tees. There’s lots going on and we have come a long way. We’re seeking ambitious, hardworking, and innovative people to join our team.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced professional for the role of a Life Coach (Counsellor).

Please note this is a temporary post for 24 months.

The successful candidate will provide a high quality and therapeutic service to children, their families, and carers in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines.

You will be delivering counselling, and restorative services to young people / families with the aim of restoring relationships and empowering participants to take control of their lives, across Children’s Services.

You will manage a caseload of children, young people and adults identified for support, including the assessment and planning of interventions to promote and facilitate change for young people and their families.

You will work flexibly across Children’s Services and with other agencies, partners and stakeholders to meet the needs of children, young people and families.

This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the post holder to work part of their week away from the office.

We offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Caroline Adlam 07341073758 or Clare Smith 07584586646.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £30,151.00-£32,909.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockton-on-Tees