Project Counsellor in Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Counsellor to join our Children and Young People's service, providing therapeutic support to young people aged 11-25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that empowers young people to improve their emotional wellbeing, build resilience, reduce risk-taking behaviours, and achieve positive life outcomes. This is a part-time, fixed-term role contracted at 30 hours per week until May 2027. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the requirements set out by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

As a Project Counsellor, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality counselling and therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual needs of young people. You'll provide support through a range of delivery methods, including face-to-face sessions, video appointments, telephone support, and digital communication platforms, ensuring services remain accessible and responsive to young people's needs. You will undertake assessments, develop therapeutic plans, and deliver interventions that promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. This will include supporting young people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other emotional and mental health concerns.

Alongside direct therapeutic work, you will play an active role in promoting mental health awareness within the community. This may include delivering workshops, presentations, outreach activities, and contributing to service development initiatives that help improve outcomes for young people. The successful candidate will also work closely with families, carers, schools, social care teams, and other partner organisations where appropriate, ensuring young people receive coordinated and holistic support.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled counsellor who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

• A minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent professional qualification.
• Accreditation with BACP, UKCP, or an equivalent recognised professional body, or be actively working towards accreditation.
• Significant post-qualification experience providing counselling or psychotherapy using a range of therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working with young people aged 11-25 and an understanding of the challenges affecting their mental health and wellbeing.
• Experience assessing risk and supporting young people who may self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts and feelings.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional practice standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage young people in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and person-centred manner.

What We Offer In Return:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years' service) and the option to purchase or sell days.
• Enhanced pension.
• Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay.
• Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access, and counselling sessions.
• Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary.
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer!

Here at Everyturn Mental Health, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.