Youth Counsellor

Action Mental Health; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Youth Counsellor to provide therapeutic support to young people in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area. The role requires relevant qualifications in counselling and experience working with children or young people. This is a full-time position with a term-time contract starting in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree, or Masters in counselling or psychotherapy.
• Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS, or equivalent.
• Minimum 100 hours post-qualification supervised practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and confidential talking therapy to young people.
• Be part of the counselling team in post-primary schools.

Skills

Counsellor

Therapist

Talking Therapist

BACP

Young People

Education

Diploma, Degree, or Masters in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

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Job Details

1. Location: Antrim and Newtownabbey area
2. Hours: Circa 20 - 30 hours per week; hours and work pattern to be agreed upon appointment (Monday to Friday). This is a 39-week term-time contract commencing w/c 25 Aug 2025.
3. Salary: £30,342-£32,110 pro rata per annum
4. Closing Date: 27 May 2025

Role Overview

The post holder will be part of the Action Mental Health post-primary schools counselling team, providing safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking therapeutic support.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma, Degree, or Masters, or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification as regulated by the RQF or SCQF and from a recognized or relevant validating organization (e.g., CPCAB).
• Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS, or equivalent, or committed to achieve within 12 months.
• A minimum of 100 hours post-qualification, clinically supervised practice in counselling children and young people up to age 18 OR a minimum of 100 hours post-qualification experience working with adults and having completed the Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• Experience of working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies.
• Full current driving license and access to a car is essential; consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals for applicants with disabilities who cannot hold a license.

Skills

• Counsellor, Therapist, Schools Counsellor, Talking Therapist, BACP, Young People

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Mental Health Care