School-Based Counselling Therapist – Part-Time, Term-Time

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Sunderland; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Health programme

Job summary

Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) is seeking an energetic counsellor/therapist to work with children and young people in a Sunderland primary school during term time. The role focuses on building emotional resilience through face-to-face counselling and occasional group work.

The post requires a degree-level qualification in counselling (or MSc/MA/Diploma) and experience with children. The team offers a supportive environment, probationary period, and 6 months’ introduction with potential

Qualifications

• Experience as a counsellor/therapist with children and young people.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments for referred clients.
• Face-to-face counselling delivery in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop school-based counselling services in a primary school setting.
• Work with children and young people affected by challenging events to support wellbeing.
• Provide both one-to-one and group counselling as needed within term time.

Skills

Counselling experience

Children & young people

Assessments

Education

Degree in Counselling

MSc in Counselling

MA or Diploma in Counselling

Job description

Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) is seeking an energetic counsellor/therapist to work with children and young people in a Sunderland primary school during term time. The role focuses on building emotional resilience through face-to-face counselling and occasional group work.

The post requires a degree-level qualification in counselling (or MSc/MA/Diploma) and experience with children. The team offers a supportive environment, probationary period, and 6 months’ introduction with potential