recruitment

Aberdeen Foyer are seeking part-time Counsellors to work in the Peterhead and Fraserbugh area in the provision of Sorted Alcohol Services. The main purpose of the role is to provide an accessible, confidential counselling service to individuals experiencing problematic alcohol use. The successful candidate will have an understanding and openness to the potential needs of individuals experiencing problems with alcohol and have a minimum of post-graduate diploma in counselling.     For more information please contact Jennifer Upson on 01224 252896 or email jenniferu@aberdeenfoyer.com For an application form please contact Claire Cossar on 01224 224256 or email clairec@aberdeenfoyer.com Closing date for applications: Friday 30th June 2010

Foyer Health Volunteer   Aberdeen Foyer is looking to creat a bank of counsellors to help increase the capacity of the counselling service provided for clients of Aberdeen Foyer.   A limited number of placements are also now available for students in the 2nd year of PG Counselling. Aberdeen Foyer is a unique counselling setting and as such this is a valuable opportunity to gain counselling experience with young people age 16+ with complex presenting issues. Aberdeen Foyer is one of three Foyers in Scotland and one of over 130 operating throughout the UK, all of which work to enable homeless and disadvantaged young people gain social and economic independence. There is a history of poor health among the client group, specifically mental health problems, malnourishment, high incidence of smoking, alcohol and drug use, lack of physical activity and limited access to mainstream health services. The counselling service receives regular referrals from support staff and clients across Aberdeen Foyer, including sites in Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Banchory, Stonehaven and various sites in Aberdeen City. It is envisaged that volunteers would be identified for specific geographical areas. Applicants should be individual members of BACP and have their own supervision arrangements. Aberdeen Foyer will provide an induction, peer support, training opportunities and inhouse supervision. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please email me with your CV and covering letter. Thanks for your interest. Diane Gill Human Resources Manager Aberdeen Foyer, Head Office 18 Marywell Street Aberdeen AB11 6ET Tel: 01224 224257 Email: dianeg@aberdeenfoyer.com

Aberdeen Foyer is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in Scotland, No: SC184423 and a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC023655