CARA Recruitment – First Contact Navigators and Young Person’s Sessional Counsellor

Posted on: February 13, 2023

First Contact Navigator

We are currently recruiting for First Contact Navigators to join our team. The roles will work in the Navigator team supporting individuals who have or are experiencing sexual violence and or sexual abuse. As a first contact worker, you will act as a gateway to both specialist counselling and advocacy services and additional specialist support services in Essex. You will use your considerable experience to provide a high-quality telephone information and support service.  The support you deliver will help individuals on their pathway to wellbeing, recovery, and social inclusion through building trusting and collaborative relationships. You will guide users to make informed decisions about their own wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources/interventions.  You will be highly motivated and dedicated, have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

For job description and person specification, please click here.

For job application form please click here.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 8th March.

Interview Dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th March.

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Young Person’s Sessional Counsellor

We are looking for a Young Person’s Sessional Counsellor to join our team to support young people (aged 12 – 19) who have experienced any form of sexual violence. You will work with a minimum of eight clients a week.

For a role description, click here.

For an application form, click here.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 8th March.

Interview Date: TBC.

This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

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