Job Description
We’re looking for a qualified and compassionate Counsellor to join our Catch22 Young People & Families team in Basildon, Essex. This is a part-time, term-time only role (27 hours/Mon-Thurs hours a day, term time only), offering the chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives in an academy setting.
As a Catch22 Counsellor, you will provide structured counselling services in line with BACP guidelines to support students' emotional wellbeing and mental health. Working across the Upper and Lower school sites, you'll coordinate with academy pastoral staff and Catch22 colleagues to schedule sessions, manage referrals, and monitor attendance and progress.
You will also play a key role in safeguarding, contribute to termly reporting and case studies, and participate in regular supervision and professional development. With access to Catch22’s full Learning & Development offer, an annual CPD budget, and clinical supervision funded by us, this role offers meaningful support for your professional growth.
Join us in delivering high-quality, person-centred support and helping young people reach their full potential.
Qualifications
1. A recognised counselling qualification
2. Current BACP membership
3. Experience working therapeutically with young people
4. Knowledge of youth mental health and safeguarding practices
5. Strong interpersonal, organisational, and administrative skills
6. Ability to use Microsoft Office and manage sensitive information
7. Commitment to equality, diversity, and Catch22’s values
8. Availability to work on-site dafourys per week (Mon to Thu, term time only)
Desirable:
9. Experience in education settings
10. Training in safeguarding (Level 2 or above)
11. Familiarity with multi-agency working