Work With Us

Who we are

The Mindful Life CIC is a registered not for profit organisation offering counselling, mentoring, tailored coaching and workshops.

We are a group of mental health and teaching professionals supporting adults, young people and children to access a diverse range of mental health support which we offer in a variety of settings.

We are based at the Elysia Centre in Stourbridge’s old quarter and work across the Black Country and Birmingham.

Who we work with

We work with adults, young people and children on a one-to-one basis and in groupwork.

We offer family therapy, couples therapy, debt counselling, therapy using play and art and sports mentoring programmes.

Who you are

We are interested in qualified local counsellors and mentors who work with adults and/or young people. We are also looking for professionals across all the West Midlands area who can work on site and are willing to cover a geographical area.

If you are a qualified and registered mental health professional with your own business and have the capacity to increase your workload, then we would like to hear from you.

Key Work Activities (varies per role)

one-to-one counselling to adults and/or young people and children
Delivery of our bespoke mentoring programme into schools
If working with CYP, in addition to one-to-one, to provide some small group in at our organisations’ premises (not essential but desirable)
Individuals are better equipped to deal with the pressures and relationships of in-office daily life, as well as in their personal lives.
To work autonomously and within the ethical framework of the BACP
To liaise with Mindful Life CIC management and third party management where applicable
To uphold and work within the framework of The Mindful Life CIC policies and procedures

The successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to manage their diaries effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Knowledge, Qualifications And Competencies Required

Essential

A recognised qualification in counselling minimum Level 5 diploma and/or a recognised mentoring qualification
Member of a recognised professional body (BACP, UKCP, BPS, BABCP, NCS)
A full driving licence as some of the roles require travel to sites, therefore the candidates must have use of their own vehicle
Previous demonstrable experience of working directly with adults and on a one-to-one basis whilst maintaining confidentiality
Previous demonstrable experience of working directly with CYP (if applicable) on both a one-to-one and a group basis whilst maintaining confidentiality
An attention to detail, with the ability to accurately produce high quality concise reports and sessions notes with storage in compliance with the Data Protection Act
A member of the ICO
A current DBS if working with young people and children
Professional Civil Liability Insurance

Desirable

Safeguarding and child protection awareness, although training will be given
Experience in completing assessment tools
Knowledge or qualification working with music, movement, art, play and metaphor
Knowledge or qualification in mindfulness
IT proficiency
The ability to update the Practice Management software, although training will be given
Experience of delivering training to adults and young people

Benefits of working with us

At Mindful Life CIC we pride ourselves on working as a team and supporting each other. Other benefits include:

Further Information

Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of the following:

How to apply

Please forward a CV/resume detailing your work experience, qualifications and why you wish to apply for the position to info@mindfullifecounselling.org.uk or fill in the form below

We will contact you for an informal chat initially by Zoom.

If you require further information regarding this position, please email tracey.barnes@mindfullifecounselling.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

You will receive training and support in our processes and the chance to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals. If you have genuine capacity for additional work, we would love to hear from you.