Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society Person specification Counsellor Criteria Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a relevant professional qualification in the field of mental health, for example: • Minimum of a PG Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy or appropriate Clinical Supervision qualification if necessary • Play Therapist • Child and Adolescent Therapist • Art Psychotherapist • Clinical Psychologist Essential / Desirable Essential Application Form/ Supporting Statements/ Interview Application form/supporting statements Must also be accredited, or in the process of accreditation; accredited member BACP and/or UKCP approved. Evidence of continuous professional development / clinical supervision to at least professional body minimum requirements. Essential Relevant post qualification experience working with children experiencing mental health difficulties. Experience of assessment of clients with complex needs, risk assessment and high risk/crisis management. Ability to work in isolation and as part of a diverse team, demonstrating appropriate communication and advanced interpersonal skills, including communication of assessment outcome verbally and using IT skills. Essential Desirable Essential Excellent time management and caseload management skills and experience of prioritising competing demands with minimum support. Essential Ability to establish relationships with people from both clinical and non- clinical backgrounds and communicate effectively showing good understanding of diversity and inclusion issues relating to mental health. Essential Emotional resilience to work calmly under pressure, containing anxiety in self and others. Must have the ability to recognise own limitations and seek additional support where necessary. Essential Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview Supporting statements/interview