Children's Sight Loss Counsellor

The Children's Sight Loss Counsellor will provide therapeutic support to children and young people living with visual impairments and/or additional disabilities.

Working within school and community settings, you will deliver both one-to-one counselling and group wellbeing sessions, creating a safe, supportive and confidential environment.

You will also work closely with families, carers, schools and external professionals to support the wider wellbeing of the child.

As part of the Low Vision team at Focus Birmingham, you will contribute to the ongoing development of counselling services, ensuring they are accessible, effective and responsive to need.

You will play a key role in improving emotional wellbeing and resilience, while maintaining strong engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

You will work in line with professional and organisational standards, participate in clinical supervision, and support continuous improvement of the service.

Person Specification Essential Experience working with children in a therapeutic or counselling setting Recognised counselling qualification (or working towards) Excellent listening and communication skills Empathy, sensitivity and a non-judgemental approach Ability to build rapport quickly with children and families Strong emotional resilience Ability to adapt communication and therapeutic approaches Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Competent IT and record-keeping skills Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Desirable Membership or accreditation with a professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS) Experience working with children with visual impairments or additional needs Experience delivering group sessions Experience working in school or community settings Knowledge of low vision or disability support services Experience working with external professionals What we offer 26 days holiday bank holidays 5% employer pension contribution 24/7 Virtual GP Service Online Physiotherapy Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aider Support Wellbeing App Health Cash Plan Enhanced Family Leave Pay Learning & development opportunities Blue Light Card Discounts Life Assurance