Youth Counsellor

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

Job summary

Action Mental Health is seeking a Youth Counsellor to join their team, providing confidential therapy to young people. This role requires relevant qualifications and experience in counselling, with a commitment to professional standards. The position offers flexible hours, focusing on supporting youth in various locations across Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 100 hours post-qualification supervised practice in counselling children and young people.
• Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS or committed to achieving within 12 months.
• Full current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking support.
• Work as part of the post-primary schools counselling team.

Skills

Counselling Therapist

Talking Therapist

Schools Counsellor

Young People

BACP

Education

Diploma, Degree or Masters in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

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The Vacancy Hours: Circa 20 - 30 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. Salary: £30,342-£32,110 pro rata per annum. Closing date: 27 May 2025.

Role

The post holder will be a member 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 recognised or relevant validating organisation eg 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.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals for applicants with disabilities who cannot hold a licence.

Skills

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

Additional Information

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

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Locations

• Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
• Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom