Counsellor

Role Overview

Counsellor – Outside In Counselling Team

Location: J.N.C. Professional Range, Point 17-20

Hours: 30 hours per week

Employment: Temporary until 31st March 2028

The Outside In Counselling Service provides counselling to children and young people within schools across Wrexham and at the Info shop. The team is looking to appoint a qualified counsellor to diploma level to support children and young people in Wrexham by providing counselling on an individual casework basis through an appointment system and a drop‑in service.

For an informal discussion contact Sara Tompkin, 07803 022159 or e‑mail: sara.tompkin@wrexham.gov.uk.

An Enhanced DBS and Registration with BACP is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide individual casework counselling to children and young people in schools and at the Info shop, managing an appointment system and offering drop‑in support.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor to diploma level
• Enhanced DBS check
• Registration with BACP

EEO Statement

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age. The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Benefits

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health and well‑being resources, including an employee assistance programme and health‑boosting initiatives