Job Title: Counsellor (Post Primary Schools)

A 39 week term-time contract, working 20-30 hours per week.

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.
Key Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy from a recognised organisation, regulated by the RQF or SCQF.
• Accredited membership with BACP, IACP, NCPS or equivalent, or commitment to achieve within 12 months.
• 100 hours post qualification experience in clinically supervised practice, working with children and young people up to 18 years old.

Alternatively:
• Minimum 100 hours post qualification experience of working with adults, plus successful completion of the Level 5 CPCAP 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.