Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor
About us
Hillingdon is London's second largest borough, with fantastic transport links with the A40, M25, the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines all local to us, so you can travel to work with ease and boasting over 20 square miles of scenic countryside, consisting of canals, rivers, parks and woodland. We're also home to some of the world's most renowned brands such as Coca-Cola and United Biscuits.
With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses and partners. Embarking on our journey of continuous improvement, we've set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities throughout the Borough.
Putting our residents first is at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough, and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.
What does a Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor do at Hillingdon?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Substance Use and Misuse Programmes for a fixed term (1 year) full time Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor.
The Substance Use and Misuse Programmes offer a range of education, prevention and therapeutic intervention to children and young people in Hillingdon, where there is a concern in relation to substance misuse. Funding has enabled the Programme to create a new role within the team to respond to families who are being affected by substance misuse. This will involve working with children, siblings and parents.
If you're passionate about supporting Hillingdon's families to achieve their full potential, and have the skills required to support children, young people and parents in this area, then this is an ideal job opportunity for you!
As a Lead Programme Delivery Counsellor, you'll work within a small team of specialist practitioners delivering targeted services and have the opportunity to deliver an effective therapeutic programme offer, including individual counselling and group-based support services. You will receive a competitive salary and a range of training opportunities that you can use to inspire Hillingdon's families to progress, prosper, and enjoy!
About you
We're looking for a dynamic and inspiring person, willing to commit themselves to the delivery of this focussed programme to families in Hillingdon. You will be an experienced counselling practitioner with at least a Level 4 Diploma qualification and be affiliated to a professional counselling body, for example BACP. You will be confident in the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic activities, and able to see the potential in everyone you work with. Experience working within substance misuse field will be desirable.
If you have the ability to work in a therapeutic context with children young people, and adult parents, and you're a flexible team player, you'll find this an exceptionally rewarding way to use your skills and experience.
What we offer
- local government average salary pension scheme
- free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre
- a 36-hour week for all full-time staff
- generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
- career breaks
- flexible working hours
- season ticket loan
- access to a Credit Union
- access to a wide range of training and courses
- discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council
- payment of professional fees where these are required
- discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
- cycle purchase scheme
- car sharing scheme
- 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
