Children, Young People and Families Counsellor

We have an exciting opportunity to join TOGS Mind CYPF Directorate on a fixed term basis until March 2027, reporting to the Children, Young People and Families Counselling Project Manager. As a CYPF Counsellor, you will be responsible for delivering Person Centred Counselling and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people aged 8-18 within our community-based Take 5 Hub in Oldham.

You will provide 1:1 Person Centred Counselling support to children and young people aged 8-18, holding a caseload of 16 clients each week. Alongside the counselling intervention, you will be expected to communicate effectively with your manager, wider team and other services within the Health and Social Care system to ensure CYP are receiving the appropriate support.

You will work within a trauma informed, person centred approach, ensuring the child or young person's needs are always at the centre of decision making. You will be responsible for identifying and responding to risk and safeguarding situations following organisational policy and procedure.

What you will bring to TOGS Mind:

To be considered for this role, we are looking for experienced candidates that have knowledge, lived experience and qualifications that inform person-centred counselling, to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. You will be a passionate and enthusiastic counsellor who holds a minimum level 4 diploma in Person Centred Counselling.

You will have experience in liaising with other professionals and be committed to providing positive outcomes and achieving organisational goals. You will have experience managing a caseload of children and young people and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of young people when needed, while also being able to provide support to parents/carers offering advice and signposting, while also liaising with local services such as CAMHS, Early Help, Social Care, School and other VCFSE partners.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to build trusting relationships, foster collaboration and communicate empathically with families.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details - these can be accessed from our website.

Closing date: 15th June 2026

Interview date: 23rd June and 25th June 2026

Please note if applicants have not been contacted by 18th June you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Employer: Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport Mind

Locations: Greater Manchester, Oldham

Role Type: Fixed term

Working Hours: Part-Time

To be considered for the role, you must send a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria listed on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 at 12:00pm

Anticipated Interviews: Week Commencing: Monday, June 22, 2026 - 12:00

Contact Name: Nic Edwards

Employee Benefits: Company pension scheme, Company sick pay, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave, Bereavement leave, Health and wellbeing programme, Gym membership

Flexible Working Options: Part time

Working Pattern Details: The role is Monday to Friday and includes evening work.

Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes