Youth Counsellor

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

Job summary

Action Mental Health is seeking a Youth Counsellor to join their post-primary schools counselling team. The role involves providing therapeutic support to young people, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in counselling. This is a full-time position with a term-time contract, offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking support.

Skills

Counselling Therapist

Schools Counsellor

Young People

Talking Therapist

Education

Diploma, Degree, or Masters in counselling or psychotherapy

Job description

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Job Details

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

Role Description

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 in counselling or psychotherapy from a recognized or relevant validating organization (e.g., CPCAB), regulated by RQF or SCQF.
• Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS, or equivalent, or committed to achieving this within 12 months.
• A minimum of 100 hours post-qualification, clinically supervised practice in counselling children and young people up to age 18, OR at least 100 hours working with adults and completion of Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• Experience working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies.
• Full current driving license and access to a car (consideration given to alternative arrangements for applicants with disabilities).

Skills

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

Additional Information

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