Job Summary
You will provide person-centred, evidence-based counselling interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Your work will focus on improving emotional wellbeing and building resilience through individual and group sessions, and will be delivered in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Service Lead to design innovative, client‑focused approaches.
Role Purpose
Deliver therapeutic interventions to Children Looked After (CLA), working independently with occasional travel and lone working. Undertake professional initial assessments, provide one‑to‑one counselling, support professional consultations and develop group work. Maintain accurate, confidential case notes, link with other agencies for signposting, and manage risk positively with proactive response to child protection and safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver therapeutic interventions to CLA, working independently and occasionally in lone settings.
* Conduct professional initial assessments of young people.
* Provide counselling to CLA and support professional consultations.
* Develop alternatives to one‑to‑one work, such as group sessions.
* Maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner using the designated case management systems.
* Develop links to other agencies and services and signpost appropriately.
* Manage risk positively and respond proactively to child protection and safeguarding issues.
* Communicate and engage with children, young people, parents/carers and professionals in an appropriate manner.
* Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
Professional Practice Expectations
* Abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.
* Maintain active membership with a national professional organisation (AFT, BACP, BPS, BABCP, HCPC, or UKCP).
* Complete annual continuing professional development and associated procedures to maintain accreditation and registration.
* Attend supervision at a minimum frequency of 1.5 hours per FTE per month with an appropriately qualified professional.
* Comply with Information Governance, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Smoke‑Free policies.
Qualifications
* 24 months post‑qualification counselling / psychotherapy experience.
* Professional registration with a recognised national body (e.g. BACP/UKCP, HCPC).
* Knowledge of development in CYP, family development, and transitions.
Experience
* Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
* Experience managing a caseload.
* Ability to assess and manage risks.
* Ability to recognise and respond to concerns about child protection and safeguarding.
* Ability to make use of supervision.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of CYP emotional wellbeing / early mental health evidence‑based practice and support for parents/carers.
Desirable
* Experience in the CLA sector.
* Experience in quality improvement measures.
* Experience in pathway development.
* Experience delivering training and workshops to CYP and parents/carers.
* Experience delivering training to professionals.
Recruitment & Employment Details
Contract: Permanent
Pay: £25,000 to £29,000 a year (pro rata part‑time)
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0343-25-0017abl812
Salary: £25,000 to £29,000 a year Pro rate part time
Location
ABL Health Ltd, Vittoria Close, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 3LE
Legal & EEO Statements
ABL Health Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights. ABL is committed to safeguarding all children and young people and protecting them from harm.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
ABL Health Ltd
Vittoria Close
Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 3LE
Website: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/
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