Counsellor - homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire

Counsellor - homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire Counsellor - homeless Required: Chester, Cheshire

Issa Medical Centre

St. Werburghs Practice

St Werburgh's practice is a specialist practice for the homeless in Chester.

As such many of our patients have complex physical and mental health issues, including substance misuse.

We are looking for a counsellor to compliment our small existing clinical team with in-house counselling.

This is a challenging but very rewarding work environment and you will be part of a very experienced team.

You will also work with outside agencies as we aim to support patients back into mainstream living.

Main duties of the job

• To offer free and confidential one to one trauma informed counselling to referred individuals with a history of homelessness.
• To respond to the needs of the clients whether this be individual, group or drop-in services.
• To work in partnership with representatives to support individuals on a pathway to maintaining their own accommodation.