ASCERT is a Northern Ireland charity and leading provider of services addressing drug and alcohol related issues.
Why join the ASCERT team?
· 28 Days Annual Leave plus 11 Bank/Public Holidays
· Christmas Shopping Day
· Time off for Mental Health Awareness
· Time off in Lieu Policy
· Hybrid Working Options
· Investors in People GOLD employer
· Ongoing training & study opportunities
· Competitive Pension contributions from ASCERT
· Staff Wellbeing Programme
· Employee Assistance Programme through Inspire Workplaces
· Staff Working Groups to give staff a say in Organisational Development
· Staff Representatives
· Staff Reward & Recognition Programme
We are currently looking to expand our team and are recruiting for the following position:
Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)
As counsellor within ASCERT's Services you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services within a school setting. The Holistic Options for Promoting Resilience Schools (HOPE) Counselling service helps young people' improved self-esteem, access to care, less interruption in learning, increased quality of everyday life and relationships, strengthening the use of their emotions, and increased self-awareness.
You will provide confidential support to young people aged within a school's environment using your skills and knowledge in working safely and ethically and practising within relevant Competency Frameworks and Standards in counselling.
JOB Title: Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Service Manager
LOCATION: Based within key post primary schools in Antrim & Mid Ulster area.
LENGTH OF POST: This post is funded to September 2027 (with possible extension)
HOURS: Pro rata (8.75 – 17.5 hours available) Part-year 38 week contract
SALARY: £29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year)
Plus 4% Pension
A full job pack will be provided upon application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £29,848.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person