Overview
Join the Counsellor – 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract – YOUnited Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service role at Ormiston Families.
Location: Peterborough, with primary focus on Cambridgeshire. Temporary 12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract, full‑time (35 h/week) or part‑time (minimum 21 h/week). Travel required across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Salary: Circa £30,000 FTE (Pro‑rate for PT)
Base: Home based, daily travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Responsibilities
Provide face‑to‑face and online counselling sessions with children and young people aged 5‑13, using a blend of first‑appointment Single Session Thinking (SST) and short‑term therapeutic interventions. Work as part of a supportive team with clinical supervision.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified counsellor, BACP registered.
* Good understanding of needs of CYP aged 5‑13.
* Minimum 12‑month post‑qualification experience with this age group.
* Commitment to safeguarding, keeping CYP safe.
Safeguarding and DBS Requirements
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. DBS checks or police vetting required.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer; diversity is valued and applications from all community sections welcomed.
Application
To apply please click the “apply online” button. For an informal discussion, contact ted.welsh@ormistonfamilies.org.uk.
Closing date for all applications: 9am, Monday 1st December 2025.
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