Youth Counsellor

**Calling all Youth Counsellors**

We are looking for qualified and experienced **Youth Counsellors** (contracted) and **Associate Youth Counsellors** (self-employed on 12 month contract)

Our current vacancies are in **Glasgow & West Central Scotland**.

Roles are for 3 - 5 days per week (21- 35 hours).

We can accommodate full time, part time and term time working arrangement
- Qualified Counsellor Grade 4 (£26,600-£29,999) pro rata
- Accredited Counsellor Grade 5 (£30,000-£37,318) pro rata _(salary placement dependant on qualifications, experience and accreditation status)_

Great benefits package including generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, cash back health plan and life cover. Supervision and support provided.

**You must have**:

- A recognised Diploma in Counselling and full registration with an appropriate professional body
- A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
- Excellent IT skills and competence with the use of digital technology.

**Ideally you will have**:

- Experience of delivering time limited, solution focused approaches
- Demonstrable experience of working with a range of client types and presenting issues
- Experience of recording comprehensive client progress and improvement data
- Experience of counselling young people in a school environment is highly advantageous.

**About us - Lifelink**is a social enterprise with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and young people throughout Scotland with their mental health and wellbeing. Our vision is that people are healthier and happier, wherever they live, work or learn and this will be at the forefront of your counselling practice with us every day.

We are a member of BACP and adhere to the BACP framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Our Counsellors are all members of BACP or equivalent and are suitably qualified.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: £26,600.00-£29,999.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you a member of BACP or equivalent? Please state which.
- Do you have a Diploma in Counselling? Please state what qualification you hold.
- You may be required to work at multiple venues, across Glasgow & West Scotland. Do you have a driving licence and a means of transport?
- Do you have experience in Youth Counselling? Please specify the age range?
- Are you prepared for in person counselling? Our vacancies are in person, based in Glasgow & West Scotland.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025