Role Terms
Location: No Limits Head office, 34/35 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XN, No Limits Advice Centre, High Street, Southampton SO14 2DF
Day and Time commitment: Available session times: Monday 10:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 18:00; Tuesday 10:00 – 14:00; Wednesday 9:00 – 13:00; Thursday 10:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 18:00 / 16:00 – 20:00. Also, as part of the role: 30 minutes admin time before and after your agreed session day(s) and time(s); 1½ hours of clinical supervision bi-weekly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
Role Type: Student placement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS): Enhanced – Barred List
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 7 October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Induction date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Job Description
Applicant Form
Our Charity
No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.
At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.
With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture – and when recruiting, it’s important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approach here.
When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals.
Your Role
Part of our Therapeutic Services team, our counselling placements provide first-hand experience, allowing you to develop your skills, access Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and gain practical insight of working with children and young people.
About you - your knowledge, skills and experience:
We\'d love to hear from you if you are:
* Studying a Level 4, or above, in a relevant counselling qualification
* Have your fitness to practice or readiness to practice from your course provider, or will receive this by the start of October 2025
* Are a member of a professional, ethical counselling body (which could be through your course)
* Able to work with 11- to 17-year-olds, as most of our counselling referrals are for this age group, so please only apply if you are able to work with this age group - check with your course leader if you are not sure
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.
As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.
Counselling placement feedback
“My peers are very supportive, warm and friendly. It is clear we care about each other’s wellbeing, as much as the wellbeing of those who we provide a service.”
“Learning and development opportunities in No Limits are exemplary.”
Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.
Why join with No Limits?
* Learning and development: A comprehensive induction, access to learning and development opportunities and the chance to develop skills whilst making a real difference to children and young people.
* Team culture: All of our students are very much part of the No Limits team. You’ll be invited to team meetings and organisational events, giving you a sense of belonging and the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
* Inclusive: An inclusive, supportive environment where your contributions are valued
* Impact: Help us transform our services to better support young people in our community.
Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.
Our Benefits (click to expand)
We are committed to being a great place to work, where people achieve and feel valued. In our People Survey, 98% of staff and 100% of volunteers said they were proud to tell people they work or volunteer for No Limits. We’re proud to offer some great benefits, on top of being able to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of local children and young people:
36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Two additional wellbeing days per year – Supporting you to take additional time off for your wellbeing or development.
Pension scheme – Supporting your future by matching your additional pension contributions up to 2%.
Life assurance scheme – Giving you peace of mind with 2x annual salary cover for pension members.
Hybrid and flexible working – Giving the flexibility to work in the best way for your role.
Comprehensive induction and training offer – Including our online learning management system with hundreds of opportunities to support your development.
Employee Assistance Programme – Providing you with counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services.
Interested..? We'd love to hear from you!
We’d be happy to have an informal discussion and answer any immediate questions you might have. If you’d like an initial discussion please contact the People Team by emailing people@nolimitshelp.org.uk.
To apply, please complete an application form (see above) and upload using the portal below, before the closing date of 9am on Tuesday 7th of October 2025. Please contact people@nolimitshelp.org.uk if you need your application in an alternative format.
In the ‘Your Supporting Statement’ section of the application form, please include how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the ‘About you – knowledge, skills and experience’ section of the role description: link to JD
Please note that as we follow safer recruitment guidelines, we do not accept CVs.
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