Children and Young Person's Counsellor

Scvo; Glasgow; Híbrido; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Family Mediation West of Scotland is seeking a part-time Children and Young Person’s Counsellor to support children and families across Glasgow and Kilmarnock. The role offers counselling for children aged 5–18 affected by separation, with flexible delivery and a commitment to wellbeing.

The post is on-site in Glasgow with travel to Kilmarnock, closing date 15 November 2026. 14 hours over 2 or 3 days per week, salary £35,000 pro-rata, funded by the organisation.

Qualificações

• Qualified to work with children/young people aged 5–18.
• Experience in counselling or play therapy preferred.
• Committed, flexible, creative and organised practitioner.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver free counselling sessions to children and young people affected by separation and divorce.
• Provide indirect support sessions to parents who have been unable to refer their children to the service.
• Work from Glasgow and Kilmarnock offices.

Formação

Qualified to work with children/young people (5-18)

Descrição da vaga

## Children and Young Person's Counsellor* Family Mediation West of Scotland* Part time* £35,000 pro-rata* On site: Glasgow, with travel to Kilmarnock* Closing 15th November 2026* Advertised from 30th October 2026* 14 hours over 2 or 3 days.#### RoleAre you passionate about making a difference to the mental health and well-being of children and young people?Family Mediation West has an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person’s Counsellor to join our team,which supports separated families through our family mediation and child contact centre services. We are lookingfor a committed, skilled, flexible, creative, and organised practitioner to deliver free counselling sessions tochildren and young people, primarily affected by separation and divorce, from our offices in Glasgow andKilmarnock.We prefer applicants who are qualified to work with children/young people from age 5-18 but are also open toapplications from qualified Children and Young People Counsellors and Play Therapists. This work will alsoprovide indirect support to children and young people by offering Support and Advice sessions to parents whohave been unable to refer their children to the service.For more information, please download the job description and person specification below.**About Us**Family Mediation West provides support to families affected byseparation, divorce, and conflict. We have premises in Glasgow and Kilmarnock allowing us to offer servicesacross the West of Scotland. We are affiliated to Relationship Scotland, who support a national network of 20local service providers for individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship breakdown. The valuesand the standards of the organisation help to ensure effective support can be provided to help families throughdifficult times.#### Application notesInterested in this role?Please email [e-mail] with your CV and covering letter. Please mark for the attention of Rhona Wilson (Head ofMediation).**Interview date**: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at our offices at Family Mediation West, 19 WoodsidePlace, Glasgow, G3 7QL.#### Downloads* Job Description & Person SpecificationFind out more about Family Mediation West of Scotland