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.
Closing date: 23 March 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.
You will have (essential):
* Diploma, Degree or Masters, or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification as regulated by the RQF or SCQF and from a recognised or a relevant validating organisation eg Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (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 of 18
OR
A minimum of 100 hours post qualification experience of working with adults and have successfully completed 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 in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.