Counsellor
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a part-time Counsellor (Inverclyde, Scotland) paying £27,000 pro rata to provide professional counselling services to school-aged children.
- Role
- Counsellor
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £27,000 per annum, pro rata
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
Action for Children is seeking a Counsellor to provide professional counselling services to school-aged children in Inverclyde, Scotland. The role involves delivering interventions and ensuring the safety and positive outcomes of young people.
What you'll do
- Provide high-quality service to young people based on assessment of need
- Deliver complex and specialist interventions with young people in 1:1, group, or community settings
- Manage cases, assess, review, and manage risks
- Attend and participate in relevant multi-agency meetings
What it takes
- Recognised counselling qualification (e.g., diploma counselling, COSCA counselling modules)
- Experience working within a multi-agency social care, schools, early years, or health environment
- Safeguarding procedures experience
- Capacity to train in relevant Evidence-Based Programmes
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous annual leave (29 days + bank holidays), flexible maternity/adoptive/paternity packages, professional development opportunities, pension with up to 7% employer contribution, staff discount portal, Blue Light Card eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland.
What are the compensation details?
The salary is £27,000 per annum, pro rata.
What qualifications and experience are required?
A recognised counselling qualification and relevant experience in a multi-agency social care environment are required.
How do I apply for the position?
Applications can be submitted by contacting Jessica Jarvis at [email protected] with reference 13422.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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