MAP is a charity providing free and independent advice, counselling, youth work and education for young people.
Join MAP in supporting young people across Norfolk
At MAP, we are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.
We work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day. Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone's potential.
Mental Health Adviser
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
37 hours per week. The role requires working until 6pm every day due to our centre opening times. Flexible working options available: part time applications will be considered on a job-share basis or stand alone with sufficient hours for the role to be covered. If applying on a part-time or job-share basis please state the hours you require to work.
Location:
Kings Lynn. There will be a requirement for you to be able to travel when necessary to attend meetings and provide occasional cover at other localities.
Salary:
Starting salary £29,670 per annum with incremental progression based on performance to £31,905 per annum. This role does not meet the requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship under the UK immigration rules.
Closing date:
9.00 am Wednesday 15
th
October 2025
Interview date:
Thursday 23
rd
October 2025
We are excited to be recruiting a Mental Health Adviser for our Kings Lynn Hub, delivering impartial and confidential mental health advice sessions for young people accessing our three 'open access' advice drop-in's every week alongside face-to-face and telephone/remote appointments.
We are looking for an individual who can effectively deliver mental health advice while maintaining excellent communication with the Duty Senior and wider advice service to maintain our countywide service standards.
Our NHS-approved service provision offers young people living in the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk area the following: a triage of presenting needs, advice on managing mild-moderate mental health symptoms, safety planning when required - and referral to our counselling offer and/or referrals to other sources of support (both internal and external).
Applicants will be able to demonstrate:
• experience of working with young people with mental health symptoms
• ideally recognised qualification in mental health
• experience of working collaboratively with other organisations and partner agencies
• ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills
• MAP values
How to apply:
For further information and application pack go to Please submit your completed application form to
The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including:
• competitive salary
• days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• generous pension contributions
• company sick pay
• Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• excellent on-going training and development opportunities
• support from an established and reputable team
• corporate events and activities
• wellbeing focus
• regular line management
• flexible working
• free tea and coffee
• a range of discounts through Blue Light Card
• access to cycle to work scheme