Counsellor in Manchester

Counsellor in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Action Together

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide high-quality counselling to individuals and couples facing relationship challenges.
  • Company: Join TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, a progressive charity focused on emotional wellbeing.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Hybrid working in Greater Manchester with a commitment to inclusivity and staff wellbeing.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Level 5 qualification and registration with BACP/UKCP/HCPC required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change are excited to be expanding their Therapeutic Wellbeing Team. Are you an experienced Counsellor looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? Working closely with one of the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Managers your role will be to ensure delivery of a high-quality counselling service that is trauma-informed, ethical and supports key outcomes.

Your role will include contributing to a wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service. You will also work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

The Role

  • You will support adult individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties and whose mental health is impacting the way they live their lives.
  • Working within the Therapeutic Wellbeing Team to ensure that the needs of the people receiving counselling are prioritised and their journey through the organisation is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.

About you

  • Experience: Working with adult individuals and couples with relational issues.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment, and therapy frameworks. Great communication skills and the ability to work flexibly.
  • Qualifications: Level 5 or above qualification and registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a creative, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community.

Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve. TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive.

TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support. We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Key information

  • Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester
  • Role Type: Fixed term
  • Working Hours: Part-Time

More about this role

  • Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026 at 12:00pm
  • Closing Time: 9am
  • Employee Benefits: Annual ‘Continuous Professional Development’ allowance, Generous annual leave entitlement including Additional December leave (Subject to yearly board approval), Birthday leave, Health & Wellbeing Day, EDI focused Volunteering Day, Access to Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Cycle to Work scheme, Paid 30-minute lunch-break & flexible working approach, Access to social activities hosted by Bruntwood.
  • Flexible Working Options: Remote Working, Part time
  • Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
Action Together

Contact Details:

Action Together Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Counsellor in Manchester

Counselling Skills
Trauma-Informed Care
Ethical Practice
Safeguarding Knowledge
Risk Assessment
Therapy Frameworks
Communication Skills