The Vacancy Salary: £30,342-£32,110 pro rata per annum 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:27 May 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. Skills: Child and youth counselling schools counselling therapist mental health therapeutic services