School Counsellor | YMCA DownsLink Group, Bognor Regis

Crawley Community Action; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA DownsLink Group is recruiting a qualified counsellor or therapist to join our team and deliver our service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will work with a range of clients within the Dialogue Thresholds, following a 6-8 session model.

The role is part-time: 7.5 hours per week during term-time, primarily Tuesdays 08:30-16:30 with a 30-minute unpaid break. The appointment process includes safeguarding commitments and Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor or therapist joining to deliver our service at Felpham Community College.
• Work with clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and a 6-8 session model.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Pastoral team at the college.
• Working day is Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30 (term-time, 30-minute unpaid break).

Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling services at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis.
• Work with clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and a 6-8 session model.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Pastoral team to support students.

Job description

School Counsellor

Recruiting Organisation:

YMCA DownsLink Group

Working hours

7.5 hours per week (term-time only), Tuesday 0830 - 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break)

Salary

£34,475 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Location

Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

The Role

They are recruiting a qualified counsellor or therapist to join our team and deliver our service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will be working with a range of clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and working to a 6-8 session model. You will be working alongside another experienced Dialogue School Counsellor and working closely with the Student Services Pastoral team at the college.

The expected working day would be Tuesday 0830 - 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break).

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They value diversity and promote inclusion, which they demonstrate through their activities, as well as in their policies and working practices. Reinforced by their culture and values, they seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing Date:

2 November 2026