The Vacancy
Salary: £28,521-£30,289 per annum pro rata (under review)
Hours: Circa 20 - 30 per week
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):
1. Diploma, Degree or Masters, or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification as regulated by the RQF or SCQF from a recognised or relevant validating organisation (e.g., Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body - CPCAB).
2. Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS or equivalent, or committed to achieve within 12 months.
3. 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 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
1. Experience of working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies.
2. 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.
Skills:
Child and youth counselling, school counselling, therapeutic services, young people, mental health, therapist.
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