Children's Sessional Counsellor

Spurgeons; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth counselling organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Sessional Counsellors to provide one-to-one counselling for children and young people. Candidates should possess a Level 5 Diploma or higher in Counselling Children and Young People and have significant counselling experience. Responsibilities include maintaining records, safeguarding, and collaboration with schools and social care. The role offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of children, with a focus on professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 5 Diploma (minimum Level 4) in Counselling Children and Young People.
• Registered member of a recognised professional counselling body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).
• At least 100 counselling hours with children and 100 hours with adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling for children and young people.
• Act on safeguarding concerns and liaise with necessary parties.
• Keep accurate records and manage referrals and consent forms.
• Collaborate with schools, social care teams, and health providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma (minimum Level 4) in Counselling Children and Young People

Registered membership of a recognised professional counselling body

Job description

ABOUT US

At Spurgeons, we believe every child deserves someone who will listen. Our professional counselling services support children, young people and families through some of life’s toughest challenges, including anxiety, bereavement, trauma, and family breakdown. We offer a flexible range of support tailored to each child’s needs, including face-to-face sessions in our centres, school-based counselling, and secure online counselling for young people and parents. Using creative and therapeutic approaches, our counsellors create a safe space to help children build resilience, understand their emotions, and take positive steps forward.

Join us and be part of a team transforming lives through compassion, trust and expertise.

Recruiting for Sessional Counsellors in the following areas (please state in your supporting statement, which area(s) you can travel within):

• Edenbridge (within a 10 mile radius of TN8 5AB)
• West Kingsdown (within a 10 mile radius of TN15 6JP)
• Ramsgate (within a 10 mile radius of CT10 2PW)
• Horsham (RH12 1SR)
• Weald (within a 15 mile radius of TN17 1DZ)
• Dallington (within a 15 mile radius of TN21 9NH)
• Maidstone
• Gillingham
• Crawley
• Eastbourne.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide one-to-one counselling for children and young people, offering safe, supportive and professional sessions.

Act on safeguarding concerns appropriately and liaise with safeguarding leads, parents, and professionals where required.

Work independently while keeping accurate records, managing referrals, evaluations, and consent forms.

Collaborate with schools, social care teams, and health providers to support the wellbeing of children and families.

Maintain professional standards through supervision, training, and CPD, staying up to date with legislation and best practice.

Represent Spurgeons positively, reflecting our ethos and commitment to transforming the lives of children and young people.

ABOUT YOU

Qualified to Level 5 Diploma (minimum Level 4) in Counselling Children and Young People.

Registered member of a recognised professional counselling body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS, PTUK).

At least 100 counselling hours with children and 100 hours with adults, ideally including school-based experience.

Confident working independently with strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the challenges faced by children and young people.

You're someone who wants to grow, you're keen to learn, open to feedback, and looking for a role where you can develop your skills and make a long-term impact.