Counsellor: Mental health hub
We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
To work as part of an early help Mental Health Hub team delivering confidential and non‑judgmental humanistic counselling to young people aged 11–25 years. To support the service by working flexibly to meet the needs of service users and contribute to the smooth running of the Mental Health Hub.
Essential criteria
* A counselling qualification at Diploma or degree level from a recognised course which would meet the requirements for BACP Accreditation
* Demonstrable post‑qualification experience of counselling with clients.
* Experience of working with young people.
* Knowledge and experience of applying safeguarding procedures with children and adults at risk.
* Experience of managing own case load, maintaining highest standards of record keeping, report writing, and referral procedures.
* Ability to enable young people to access and express emotions and to reflect upon and make sense of experiences that are confusing and distressing.
About the role
* Hours: Part‑Time 15 hours, Pattern per week
* Contract: Fixed contract ending 31/03/2027
* Location: Truro, Cornwall
* Salary: £32,208.00 pro rata
* Closing date: 18th June 2026
Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary.
Benefits
* 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
* Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
* Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
* Flexible working
* Gratitude scheme
* Assisted purchase scheme
* Cycle to Work up to £1k
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Long service awards
* Maternity and paternity pay
* Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
* Training and development opportunities
* Coaching
Screening
Please note – this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
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