Circle is a Scottish charity working at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged children and families to improve their lives, promote their healthy development and reach their potential. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave. We are committed to finding the right people for the jobs that we advertise.

Circle works alongside the whole family, building on their strengths and promoting the positive involvement of all family members. We have a strong track record of supporting children, young people and their families affected by parental imprisonment, parental substance use, domestic abuse and poor mental health.

We use a strengths-based approach that seeks to empower family members to find their own solutions and build resilience focusing on their hopes, dreams and aspirations. At the heart of Circle’s approach are relationships based on trust, openness and honesty.

Current Vacancies:

Therapeutic Counsellor – Clackmannanshire
Therapeutic Counsellor – North Lanarkshire

Therapeutic Counsellor
(Clackmannanshire)

Part-time (22 hours per week)
Pro rata to £26,870 – £31,144 per annum
Fixed term contract to 30 September 2027

Delivering an intensive whole family support, therapeutic counselling and children’s resilience service, in response to the complex health and social care needs experienced by mothers, children and their families due to their experience of substance use, domestic abuse and poor mental health.

The Therapeutic Counsellor will provide a range of assessment, counselling and/or psychological support services to mothers affected by domestic abuse, addictions, and related mental health issues, and to contribute towards Circle’s aims of responding to substance use and promoting recovery.

Applicants should possess a qualification in post-graduate Diploma in Counselling and are working towards relevant accreditation. A background in social work, social care, education or health, addictions and with relevant experience is desirable.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11 December 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 15 December 2023

Therapeutic Counsellor – Family Wellbeing Team
(North Lanarkshire)

Part-time (18 hours per week)
Pro rata to £26,870 – £31,144 per annum
Fixed term contract to 31 March 2024

Delivering an intensive wellbeing and therapeutic counselling service to families. To provide a range of assessment, counselling and/or psychological support services to parents. This is in response to the complex health and social care needs experienced by parents resulting from poor mental health, domestic abuse and trauma.

Applicants should possess a qualification in post-graduate Diploma in Counselling and are working towards relevant accreditation. A background in social work, social care, education or health, addictions and with relevant experience is desirable.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11 December 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 15 December 2023