At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide confidential support to young people aged 11-18 in schools.
- Company: Join ASCERT, a supportive team dedicated to improving young people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, and part-time hours for work-life balance.
- Other info: Fixed-term maternity cover with potential for growth until September 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and promote resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling and a passion for helping young people.
The predicted salary is between 29848 - 29848 £ per year.
We are currently looking to expand our team and are recruiting for the following position: Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service) (Maternity Cover).
As a counsellor within ASCERT's Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services within a school setting. The Holistic Options for Promoting Resilience Schools (HOPE) Counselling service helps young people improve self-esteem, access to care, less interruption in learning, increased quality of everyday life and relationships, strengthening the use of their emotions, and increased self-awareness.
You will provide confidential support to young people aged 11 - 18 within a schools environment using your skills and knowledge in working safely and ethically and practising within relevant Competency Frameworks and Standards in counselling.
- RESPONSIBLE TO: Service Manager
- LOCATION: Based within key post primary schools in the Mid Ulster area.
- LENGTH OF POST: Fixed Term maternity cover until September 2027.
- HOURS: From 6.25 hours per week, Part-year 38 week contract
- SALARY: £29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year) Plus 4% Pension
Please send your CV along with the completed forms by 12 noon on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Full job pack can be found at ASCERT are an equal opportunities employer.
School Counsellor TLNT1_NI in Cookstown employer: ASCERT
ASCERT is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and families affected by substance use and mental health issues. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, ASCERT offers generous benefits including 28 days of annual leave, a supportive hybrid working environment, and opportunities for professional development through training and staff recognition programmes. Working from the Omagh office and across the Western Health & Social Care Trust area, employees are part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters personal growth.
