Counselling Jobs

We are recruiting a Counselling Administrator to join the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service.

Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: CYP Counselling Administrator
Reference Number: 256
Salary scale: £23,810.00 per annum
Reports to: Service Manager (Children and Young People Services)
Contract: Permanent
Based: One of our 7 countywide wellbeing centres, to be agreed.
Work Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday – 10am-6pm)

About the Project

The Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service is a new Herts Mind Network service, whose aim is to provide accessible, timely and high quality countywide counselling to local children and young people. Our CYP Community Counselling Service will deliver a blend of face-to-face, online, 1:1 and group counselling to enable young people to obtain impactful therapeutic support for the mental health difficulties they are facing, in a way that suits them.

The objectives of the CYP Community Counselling Service are:

• To support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues in Hertfordshire.
• To provide high quality counselling, both face-to-face and online that is tailored to the child or young person and incorporates all facets of their life.
• To promote early intervention and prevention through an accessible and flexible counselling service that champions the strengths and self-resilience of children and young people.
• To work actively, inclusively and collaboratively with local children, young people and their families.
• To be a key partner of the Hertfordshire CYP MHS system, offering and increasing access to community-based help regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

This CYP Counselling Administrator post is integral to the efficient, smooth and successful running of the service. The postholder will provide wide-ranging administrative support to the service, being responsible for providing responsive, empathic communication to all enquiries and leading on the efficient scheduling of all counselling assessments. The postholder will be an active member of the team, liaising across clinical staff, clients and external stakeholders, using their initiative. They will also contribute to the development of the service, being accurate and thorough in their approach and responsible for diligent data input and retrieval to ensure the robust monitoring of the service’s impact.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 17th February at midnight
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 25th February
Please note: We may close this advert early if we have sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Location: Waverley Abbey College, Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8EP
Salary: £14,708.80 pro-rata (£36,772 FTE)
Hours: 14.5 hours a week [0.4]
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Due to 100% growth in our higher education intake in September 2024, we’re in an exciting phase of growth so are delighted to be recruiting for a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy to join Waverley Abbey College supporting the next generation of Christian Counsellors. 

The Job Purpose:

To be a key member of a team of academic and administrative colleagues facilitating the highest quality learning and teaching within Waverley Abbey College. To support students through teaching, administration and academic advice. To work across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as part of the academic team. To enhance and develop learning and teaching, academic processes and student outcomes. This may include teaching during weekdays, weekends and evenings. 

Principle Accountabilities:

• Teaching and Learning - to contribute to and enhance teaching and learning on the training programme.
• Academic Support - to advise and guide students to support their progression and outcomes
• Management and Administration
• Be an active representative of Waverley Abbey College on key professional bodies/ committees; external events; conferences and seminars; production of sector or journal articles/reviews; through the operation of external or internal workshops or seminars.

For further information on key responsibilities and person specification please see the Job pack. 

This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be a practising Christian who assents to Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith.

If you’d like to apply, please provide your CV, and a cover letter that directly addresses the requirements of the job description, including why you are interested in the role.

We reserve the right to close applications early.

Please note, an appointment will be subject to:  

• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK 
• Satisfactory references 
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure (where applicable)
• Meeting Occupational Requirement criteria 
• Satisfactory completion of a probationary period 

Sound interesting? Apply now!

We are at a critical moment in world history; a moment of profound spiritual, economic and social crisis in the UK and across the world – with opportunity for a radical, spiritual renewal. In the last half of 2022, CWR and 24-7 Prayer came together to create a new vision at Waverley Abbey for such a time of this.

The 112-acre Waverley Abbey Estate, located about an hour from London, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, has been a place of prayer since 688 AD and was the site of England’s first Cistercian Abbey.

CWR was founded by Selwyn Hughes with a simple vision of helping people to spend Every Day with Jesus – to pray and study the Bible every day. In 1985, CWR opened the Waverley Abbey Estate to establish a place of prayer, retreat and a Christian College to train and equip young leaders. 24-7 Prayer is an international, interdenominational movement of prayer, mission and justice. 24-7 Prayer exists to revive the Church and rewire the culture. Its resources help millions of people and its members from all over the world have been praying non-stop since 1999. 

With its remarkable history of thirteen centuries of prayer, its strategic location on the Prime Meridian, and its 30,000 sq. ft of accommodation, the partnership of CWR and 24-7 Prayer at Waverley Abbey represents a unique opportunity to establish a mission centre and a hub for spiritual and social transformation in the UK and globally. 

We are creating a new Abbey for a new generation. One that will champion encounter with God, through education, engagement and enterprise — for spiritual and cultural renewal for this generation and generations to come.

REF-219453

We are looking for an experienced, skilled and friendly adult counsellor, dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.

You will be delivering 1:1 complex case counselling and assessments within face to face and remote appointments for our Stockport Homes Group counselling service based onsite at Beacon House or at Stockport Homes Group main office.
Beacon Counselling and Stockport Homes Group work in partnership to provide effective, high quality short-term therapy to Stockport Homes adult tenants through a self or supported referral pathway.
Clients referring into this service will be assessed initially by this role and allocated into the appropriate pathway within the programme. 

The role requires 10 client hours per week including assessments, with a 12 hour per week contract. You may be required to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of our clients.
Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients.
Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.

The salary for this role is £31,785 per annum pro rata.

You should apply if you have the following skills:

• Qualified with a minimum of a Level 4/Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
• Demonstrable expertise and knowledge in delivering 1:1 counselling appointments.
• You will have a minimum of 500 post qualification hours to apply for this role with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
• Experience of dealing effectively with safeguarding incidents.
• Experience and knowledge of working with people at risk of suicide and an awareness of specific issues affecting people at risk of suicide.
• Have an understanding of the impact of trauma in a therapeutic setting.
• Specialist knowledge of a range of counselling skills and approaches underpinned by theory.
• An awareness of boundary issues applicable to this high risk group.
• Experience of carrying out assessments.
• Ability to complete a range of monitoring tools effectively for clients and the service.
• Confidence in completion of administrative tasks and use of IT, including monitoring forms.
• An organised approach to your work including the maintenance of client records, ensuring information is secure and confidential.
• Would ensure to follow Beacons policies and procedures including safeguarding.
• Are friendly and approachable with positive and professional communication skills, working across all teams.
• Ability to work to a high professional standard and within the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
• Are enthusiastic and committed to continual professional development, including mandatory training.
• Are registered with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. BACP, NCPS).

It would also be nice (but not essential) if you have any of the following:

• You are BACP/UKCP accredited
• Have experience in delivering psycho-educational group work.
• Are creative and can use these skills to support clients.
• Are trained to deliver EMDR.
• Are trained to deliver single session therapy.
• Have experience working within partnerships.
• Have previous experience working within the charity sector.

Further information about the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

Application is by submission of an up-to-date CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position. Applications can be made by email or using the quick apply feature. 
The closing date for all applications is end of day on 11th February 2025. 
We will be conducting interviews as and when suitable candidates apply and reserve the right to close the advert early should we appoint to the position. 

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change are excited to be expanding their Therapeutic Wellbeing Team.

Are you an experienced Counsellor looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? We’re seeking a skilled professional to join us and line manage our small team  of  passionate counsellors. 

Working closely with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager your role will work to ensure delivery of  a high-quality counselling service to children and young people that is trauma-informed ,ethical and supports key outcomes. Supporting the team of CYP counsellors and the wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service.

You will also work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

The Role

Provide line management support to counsellors through regular one-to-ones, performance appraisals, team meetings, sickness and performance management.

You will oversee and manage weekly Triage Meetings to ensure referrals are processed quickly, needs-based assessments are completed and timely decisions around the best type of support are made, ensuring children and young people’s voices are central to the process.

You will carry a small case load of clients and monitor the delivery levels across the counselling team and pro-actively allocate cases to counsellors and emotional wellbeing workers in the most efficient way possible.

Contribute  and support the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager to produce high quality reports reporting back to commissioners/funders.

Work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Management Team and wider TLC Teams to review, monitor and improve services, ensuring that the needs of the people receiving counselling are prioritised and their journey though the organisation is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.

About you

 Experience: 5+ years working with children and young people. You’ll be experienced in trauma-informed care.

Skills: Held previous line management, leadership or coaching responsibilities. Strong knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment, and therapy frameworks. Great communication skills and the ability to work flexibly.

Qualifications: Level 4 or above qualification and registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a creative, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.  

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator

Amber Valley / South Derbyshire

Part Time - 14 hours

£25,525 - £29,881 per annum pro rata

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse? Do you have the expertise to deliver counselling services and coordinate a team of dedicated volunteer counsellors? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our client is seeking a Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator to join their team at Derbyshire WISH and provide vital face-to-face counselling services. This role will see you not only managing a caseload of young clients but also supporting volunteer counsellors and building partnerships with educational institutions and other support services.

They provide refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer their services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to help children and young people affected by domestic abuse cope and recover through therapeutic interventions. As the Children and Young Person Counselling Coordinator you will have a variety of duties and responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:

• Service Delivery: Provide counselling assessments, maintain waiting lists, and allocate cases to volunteer counsellors.
• Volunteer Support: Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer counsellors, ensuring they feel supported in their roles.
• Client Impact: Maintain accurate records of service user’s progress, detailing how they are coping and recovering from domestic abuse.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Ensure the service operates within professional and safeguarding standards (BACP/ACP).
• Collaboration: Build relationships with educational settings, professionals, and support services to reach more young people in need.
• Data Management: Keep records that align with contract requirements, safeguarding protocols, and key performance indicators.
• Feedback & Development: Seek regular feedback from service users, parents, caregivers, and professionals to continuously improve the service.

What You Bring:

• A recognised diploma or degree in counselling and membership/eligibility for accreditation with BACP, UKCP, ACP, or equivalent.
• A deep understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young survivors.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Proven experience delivering counselling services to domestic abuse survivors and assessing young survivor needs.
• Strong skills in managing a caseload, keeping professional records, and using IT systems.
• Experience recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteer counselling placements.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Them?

Work in a meaningful role that helps children and young people rebuild their lives and be part of a supportive team that values professional growth and innovation. Building strong community partnerships and contributing to long-lasting change empowering young survivors of domestic abuse.

If you are ready to use your skills to create a safe and supportive environment for young survivors of domestic abuse, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply now and help inspire the next generation.

The Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling offers you:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• An excellent starting salary and a generous contribution-based pension scheme with The People’s Pension (5% Employer and 3% Employee contributions).
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A beautiful historic building in central Bath close to all transport links

We are looking for a motivated finance professional who:

• Has formal accountancy qualifications and appropriate post-qualifying experience
• Wishes to work in the not-for-profit sector and has a commitment to the charitable aims of BCPC.

We are proud that the work of BCPC’s counselling and psychotherapy trainees and graduates has supported many thousands of clients in our community over the past 40 years. If you would like to be a central part of the team ensuring the long-term financial health, stability and direction of BCPC then please contact us today!

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. People of colour, disabled people and people from marginalised racial groups are currently underrepresented in the counselling and psychotherapy professions and allied organisations. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled and/or from a racially marginalised group, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

 Administrator (General & Clinical)

Salary: £25,000 p.a.

 Type: Full-time, Permanent

 Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings in London; transitioning to hybrid working within 18 months).

 Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health? Do you thrive in a role where every detail matters and your work directly impacts the lives of others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Help Counselling, we’ve been empowering individuals and communities for over 60 years. As a mental health charity, we provide training placements for aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists, enabling them to gain the experience they need to qualify and register with professional bodies like BACP and UKCP.

Our unique volunteer model allows us to offer low-cost, long-term therapy, making mental health support accessible to those who need it most.

Join us in our mission to meet the growing demand for mental health services with compassion, consistency, and care.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and organised Administrator (General & Clinical) to be the backbone of our operations. In this role, you’ll support our clients, trainee counsellors, and clinical team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With 250–300 clients per month, a team of 90 counsellors, and a clinical network of 20 professionals, your work will have a meaningful impact on hundreds of lives.

What You’ll Do

· Be the first point of contact for clients, counsellors, and assessors via email and phone.

· Manage onboarding processes for trainee counsellors and process client referrals.

· Handle client allocation and reallocation with care and efficiency.

· Maintain and update records across systems like Medesk and SharePoint.

· Support reporting by updating weekly dashboard documentation.

· Research and share updates for the Online Counsellor Hub.

· Stay informed about and follow organisational policies and protocols.

This is a dynamic role that will evolve as you grow with us.

Person Specification - What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about mental health as we are.

Education and Experience

· A degree or equivalent experience in a similar role.

· GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades 6–9 or equivalent) and two post-16 qualifications.

Skills and Qualities

· Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organised.

· Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· A strong communicator with a proven track record in customer service.

· Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems (experience with Microsoft Office Suite is a must).

· A team player who can also work independently.

· Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine interest in mental health.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a meaningful mission: Your work will directly impact the lives of people seeking mental health support.

· Grow with us: As we expand, your role will grow, giving you opportunities to develop professionally.

· Hybrid flexibility: Work remotely now, with plans to transition to a hybrid model that keeps you connected to a vibrant London community.

· Supportive culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about making a difference.

Don’t wait—apply today and take the first step towards a career where you can truly make an impact!

Sessional Worker for Resolve and Assist- Greater Manchester Service for children impacted by domestic abuse

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 (with potential extension of funding)

Flexible hours - Sessional as and when needed

Salary: £15.52 per hour

Location: Working across Greater Manchester, Wythenshawe Office

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to support children aged 5-18 years old that have been impacted by domestic abuse.

TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM

We are currently looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to work creatively with different children, delivering tailored support in a trauma informed way in different school settings and in the community. .

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of needs of children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse

-Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic process and trauma-based approach

-Effective methods of working and communicating with parents/carers and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse

-Excellent understanding of the emotional health and wellbeing

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on the 12th February.

Interviews will be held TBC

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Youth Worker - Central Bedfordshire Youth Support Service

16 hours per week

Permanent with funding until September 2027

£26,269.74 per annum / £12,009.02 pro rata

Location: Across Central Bedfordshire

This post will involve irregular hours, including late evenings, and occasional weekend working.  There will be travel primarily within Central Bedfordshire, therefore access to own transport will therefore be required.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which provides direct services to children young people and families who need support.  Your role will be to help us develop innovative youth practice across Central Bedfordshire.

Youth work is life-changing for young people, and we're excited to be expanding our services across Central Bedfordshire.  We want to empower young people through impactful and transformative youth work, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and ambitious team during this exciting period of service mobilisation.

We are seeking a dedicated youth worker with direct experience of working with children and young people, either in a professional or voluntary capacity.  As a youth worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and in empowering young people as they transition into adulthood. You will deliver a range of services to young people, which will include working as part of a team in the youth centres, activity based sessions, carrying out detached work in the community, providing support within schools alongside structured one to one support.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have: 

-Direct experience working with children and young people on a one-to-one basis and in group work settings in a professional or voluntary capacity

-Ability to build relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

-Strong understanding and experience of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and those with complex needs

-Commitment to the values and mission of youth work, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

-Experience of working independently and as part of a team in the field of youth work

-Experience of developing inclusive practice

-Experience in a relevant area of work e.g., Youth Work, Social Care, Family support, Youth Offending, Education or equivalent

 

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate alongside uploading your CV.

 

The closing date for applications is midnight on 19th February. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 12th February onwards.

Interview date TBC.

Benefits 

Opportunity to complete a Level Three Apprenticeship

Enhanced Annual Leave 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days.

Free eye test-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form can also claim for glasses.

Pension-match contribution up to 8% can opt out, have to auto enrolled every 2 years do get money refunded if opt out you contribute 4% and will be matched to 8%

Life assurance - death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% off bike cost can be spread across the year.

770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App.

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We are recruiting a Senior Counsellor to join the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service.

Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: Senior Counsellor (CYP)
Reference Number: 257
Salary scale: £30,500 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Service Manager – CYP Community Counselling
Based: One of our 7 countywide wellbeing centres, to be agreed.
Work Pattern: Between 2 - 3 days per week (Hours and days to be agreed within the range of a 7 day week and service operational hours of 7:30am-10:00pm)

About the Project

The Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service is a new Herts Mind Network service, whose aim is to provide accessible, timely and high quality countywide counselling to local children and young people. Our CYP Community Counselling Service will deliver a blend of face-to-face, online, 1:1 and group counselling to enable young people to obtain impactful therapeutic support for the mental health difficulties they are facing, in a way that suits them.

The objectives of the CYP Community Counselling Service are:

• To support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues in Hertfordshire.
• To provide high quality counselling, both face-to-face and online that is tailored to the child or young person and incorporates all facets of their life.
• To promote early intervention and prevention through an accessible and flexible counselling service that champions the strengths and self-resilience of children and young people.
• To work actively, inclusively and collaboratively with local children, young people and their families.
• To be a key partner of the Hertfordshire CYP MHS system, offering and increasing access to community-based help regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

This CYP Senior Counsellor post is integral to the delivery of this new community-based clinical service, overseeing the day-to-day management and delivery of the service to ensure it operates smoothly, responsively and empathically. The postholder will work clinically within the service, delivering group and 1:1 counselling, whilst also holding responsibility for managing the wider CYP Community Counselling Service workforce. They will conduct both initial contacts and counselling assessments with all CYPF referred to the service, providing a caring and supportive experience from the offset of the CYPF’s journey through the service. The postholder will use their initiative to manage service demand and work with the Service Manager to report on the service’s performance, impact and evaluation. They will proactively develop the service with CYPF at the centre of their decision making, seeking their contribution consistently.

The successful candidate will have A Level 4 qualification diploma or above in counselling, psychotherapy or arts/play therapy AND current registered/accredited/full/qualified membership of one of the following relevant professional bodies (BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BAAT etc.) and a minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a therapeutic or counselling capacity with children, young people and/or families.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Thursday 20th February at midnight
Interviews will take place on: Friday 28th February
Please note: We may close this advert early if we have sufficient applications.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
 

About the role:

We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems. This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends. You will provide support by telephone, email and text, as well as forming a close team with our skilled volunteers, who you will help to oversee through their development.

SANEline Support Officers provide support to callers with a wide range of mental health problems, via our confidential crisis line, SANEline that is open 365 days a year.

The role would be for up to 5 days per week, a mixture of daytime shifts and frequent evening & weekend work to cover a 365 day service operating until 10.30pm.

Working on SANEline requires empathy and resilience and we take pride in providing a nurturing environment and unwavering support to our teams.

Starting Salary: £26 - 28k per annum depending on experience

About you:

- You must have experience of working in the mental health field.

- You are personable, highly compassionate, and genuinely interested in supporting people from all walks of life.

- You are a warm and confident communicator.

- You can work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service on SANEline.

We are also keen to hear from people interested in different hours, or bank work, in particular those with counselling, psychology or therapy qualifications.
 

What can you expect?

- To work within SANE’s framework, including regular check-ins, debriefs, and weekly team meetings. To receive the full SANEline training and further online training opportunities within specific areas.

- To become part of an established and diverse team.

- To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.

- To gain valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.

- A culture where team members support and learn from each other.

- A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
 

Requirements: 

• Ideally 1 year mental health work experience 
• To undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Expected start date – April 2025
• For bank staff - availability of a minimum of 1 day every week – this can include weekends.
   

Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis
 

Closing date: Midday 26th February 2025
 

To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

22.5 hours per week / £33,130 per annum pro rata / Permanent / working pattern is over three days - Monday 12pm-8pm (working on-site), Tuesday 10am-6pm (working from home) and Wednesday (working on-site 11am-7pm)

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

YMCA DownsLink Group are recruiting a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to work within our innovative Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Children and Young People's (CYP) service.

Our CYP service provides primary care mental health treatment for young people aged 2-25 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties. We offer a range of short-term interventions tailored to people's presenting needs and age. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, low intensity psychological interventions, group treatments, creative therapies and social prescribing.

Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service is a service collaboration which is responsible for delivering Primary Care Mental Health Services in Brighton and Hove. Led by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and in partnership with YMCA DownsLink, the service provides a community-based range of evidence-based therapeutic and clinical interventions to support people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

As a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be working with Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service, working with the Children and Young People's (CYP) team in the delivery of recovery-oriented care. This will include triage, assessment, and individual treatment sessions, delivered in-person. Providing specific evidence based psychosocial interventions within the scope of qualification. You will put clients and service users’ needs at the heart of the job, keeping young people safe, providing a compassionate response to alleviate suffering and encourage wellbeing.

You will be delivering individual assessments and CBT-informed Children’s Wellbeing Support for children and young people. You will be working as an individual alongside other therapists and counsellors in the delivery of interventions tailored to the needs of children and young people living in Brighton & Hove. You will support us in forming close working relationships with staff from our partner agencies, as this is essential for providing an effective service. In addition, you will also develop and work closely with colleagues in other local services supporting children and young people, including the city's CAMHS service(s) and the Schools Mental Health Service.

Key responsibilities: 

• Delivering Child Wellbeing Practice according to indicated, evidence based national guidelines.
• Liaising with children and young people, their parents, families and carers where appropriate
• Assess mental health difficulties and triaging referrals
• Working with additional supporting professionals to ensure effective and practical support for children and their families/carers.
• Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support children, young people and families in highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Be responsive to children and young people’s needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Seek consultation from line manager/clinical supervisor on the clinical delivery of the service, including safeguarding/child protection issues and decision making regarding the client group.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

• Required: Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate e.g., Child Wellbeing Practice Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma or Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice Postgraduate Diploma. Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-based Psychological Treatment – Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioner
• Desirable: Two+ years' experience delivering LIPI or CWP in a Child & Young People's Wellbeing service. BABCP accreditation
• You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues
• You will also have a sound understanding of child protection, policies, and procedures

Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time - 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract 

Location: Hybrid work

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.

The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. 

The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the TLC Therapeutic Wellbeing Team.

We are looking for a Therapeutic and Wellbeing Service Manager ( Children & Young People Services)to support the delivery of our counselling and wellbeing programmes. 

The Role

The successful candidate will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and hold specific identified managerial responsibilities within the services delivered by TLC’s Therapeutic Wellbeing department. 

You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and Management Team  to co-ordinate the delivery, monitoring and staff support and leadership across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have operational responsibility for the Children and Young People’s Counselling and Wellbeing services and have specific managerial responsibilities within the wider range of services delivered by TLC.

You will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing to design and deliver against the department’s strategic objectives. 

You will work closely with the Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the expertise to lead our team of mental health professionals. 

You will be a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individual. You must have substantive previous high quality service management and experience of effectively managing teams. Along with sound knowledge of Children's and Young People’s mental health needs. 

We are looking for a collaborator and  passionate leader to ensure our team has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate and effective mental health support. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

So, if you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of TLC, we’d love to hear from you.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.