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Job Details
* Salary: £30,342-£32,110 pro rata per annum
* Hours: Circa 20 - 30 per week, to be agreed upon appointment (Monday to Friday). This is a 39-week term-time contract.
* Closing date: 27 May 2025
Role Overview
The post holder will be part of the Action Mental Health post-primary schools counselling team, providing safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking therapeutic support.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Diploma, Degree, or Masters in counselling or psychotherapy, regulated by the RQF or SCQF, from a recognised organisation (e.g., 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 18, OR 100 hours post-qualification experience working with adults and successful completion of Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
* Experience working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies.
* A full current driving licence and access to a car are essential; consideration will be given to alternative travel arrangements for applicants with disabilities.
Skills
* Child and youth counselling
* Schools counselling
* Therapist
* Mental health
* Therapeutic services
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Mental Health Care
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