Youth Counsellor - Term Time

Salary: £28,521-£30,289 pro rata, per annum Location: AMH Belfast, Lisburn or Antrim (to be agreed on appointment) Hours: 20 - 30 per week Hours and work pattern to be agreed on appointment within service hours (Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:30 and Fri 08:30-15:15).
This is a 39 week term-time contract.
Closing date: 24 November 2024 Role: The post holder will be a member of the Action Mental Health post primary schools counselling team, providing safe and confidential talking therapy to young people seeking therapeutic support.
You will have (essential): Diploma, Degree or Masters, or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification as regulated by the RQF or SCQF and from a recognised or a relevant validating organisation eg Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
Accredited member with BACP, IACP, NCPS or equivalent, or committed to achieve within 12 months.
A minimum of 100 hours post qualification, clinically supervised practice in counselling children and young people up to age of 18 OR A minimum of 100 hours post qualification experience of working with adults and have successfully completed the Level 5 CPCAP Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
Experience of working clinically within statutory and/or voluntary agencies A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
Documents AMH Employee - Benefits Booklet - Download Job Description Personnel Specification Youth Counsellor Term Time-Nov 24 - Download