Youth Counsellor - Term Time

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Job Details

• Salary: £30,342-£32,110 pro rata per annum
• Hours: Circa 20 – 30 per week, to be agreed upon appointment (Monday to Friday). This is a 39-week term-time contract.
• Closing date: 27 May 2025

Role Overview

The post holder will be part of the Action Mental Health post-primary schools counselling team, providing safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking therapeutic support.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma, Degree, or Masters in counselling or psychotherapy, regulated by the RQF or SCQF, from a recognised organisation (e.g., CPCAB).
• Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS, or equivalent, or committed to achieve within 12 months.
• A minimum of 100 hours post-qualification, clinically supervised practice in counselling children and young people up to age 18, OR 100 hours post-qualification experience working with adults and successful completion of Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• Experience working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car are essential; consideration will be given to alternative travel arrangements for applicants with disabilities.

Skills

• Child and youth counselling
• Schools counselling
• Therapist
• Mental health
• Therapeutic services

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Mental Health Care

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