CYP Family Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

CYP Family Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

CYP Family Counsellor Required: Southampton, Hampshire

No Limits Services

7.5-15 hours per week (52 weeks per year)

Initial fixed-term for 12-months, with possibility of permanent

As aChildren and Young People’s Family Counsellor , you will work as part of our Therapeutic Service, supporting families of children and young people aged 5–17 (up to 25 for care leavers and young people with special educational needs).

You will deliver family counselling and therapeutic interventions, holding a small caseload and working directly with children, young people and their wider family systems. Alongside the Head of Therapeutic Services, you will also contribute to the development and implementation of No Limits’ Family Counselling offer. The role is varied, relational and clinically grounded, with a strong focus on supporting mental health, resilience and positive change within family systems.

You will work within theBACP Ethical Framework , maintaining high clinical standards, clear professional boundaries and a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver family counselling, assessments and therapeutic interventions, working within short-term models of practice
• Hold and manage a caseload of children, young people and families
• Contribute to the development and embedding of No Limits’ Family Counselling provision, using learning from practice, outcomes and feedback to inform ongoing improvement
• Use appropriate outcome tools, including Goal Based Outcomes, to measure progress and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with partners and other professionals to ensure effective support and appropriate onward referrals
• Support and contribute to the development of volunteers or trainees involved in family counselling

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.

As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.

You’ll have the essentials of:

• A professional qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, or equivalent
• Demonstrable supervised clinical practice in family and systemic work
• Membership of a recognised professional body (BACP, NCPS or UKCP)
• Confidence using Microsoft tools and clinical databases
• A flexible approach to working across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth
• Commitment to learning, development and maintaining your own wellbeing

Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.

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