The Integrated Services for Children and Young People (ISCYP) Programme seeks to improve the life chances of children and young people. The programme has various elements, and recognizes  the importance of therapeutic work with young people.

Greater Shankill Partnership now wishes to recruit a Youth Counsellor to help support the ISCYP Youth Development Work Programme (WP2).

This post will be based in FASA — Forum for Action on Substance Abuse and Suicide Awareness

Youth Counsellor NJC Pt 28 – £23,708

To work according to the BACP/IACP Guidelines to provide counselling for young people throughout the Greater Shankill area on a one to one basis, working with a variety of complex issues. The counsellor will also be required to evaluate and monitor their practice in order to demonstrate in impact of counselling sessions. (Ref GSOO7A)

Application forms can be obtained by calling (028) 9031 1455 or can be downloaded from www.integratedservices-greatershankill.org.uk

Closing date for this post: 12 noon Friday 30 April 2010.

Interview date: Tuesday 11th May 2010

The Integrated Services for Children and Young People Programme is led by the Belfast
Education and Library Board on behalf of the Health Action Zone. The Programme is designed and delivered through the West Belfast Partnership and the Greater Shankill Partnership with funding secured as a result of the West Belfast and Greater Shankill Task Forces