The Well-bean

PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OTHERS IN TIMES OF CRISIS? WE’D LOVE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE WELL-BEAN (CRISIS) CAFÉ IN NEWRY, WHERE CARE AND HOPE GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO.

PIPS Hope & Support is recruiting a Counselling Coordinator to play a key role in Northern Ireland’s first Clinical Mental Health Crisis Café. The WELL-Bean Café provides a safe, therapeutic space where people in emotional distress can access immediate, person-centred support.

**In this role you will**:

- Deliver counselling and clinical assessments for adults in crisis
- Mentor and guide a team of dedicated volunteers
- Foster a calm and welcoming environment each weekend
- Contribute to an innovative and forward-thinking model of crisis care

This is a part-time post (15 hours per week) with flexible evening and weekend shifts. Salary is £32,000-£35,000 pro rata, plus pension and Westfield healthcare package.

At PIPS Hope & Support we put people first, both clients and staff. We are proud to hold Investors in People accreditation and to provide a supportive workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and make a meaningful impact.

**About you**:
We are seeking a part-time counsellor with at least 150 hours of post-qualification supervised counselling practice completed within the last three years. Accreditation with BACP, IACP, or an equivalent body is essential.

**How to apply**:
**Closing date**: 8th October 2025

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person