Counsellor - Therapeutic Alliance

The Vacancy

Interviews will be held on the 19th of June. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe every child deserves someone who will listen. Through our Therapeutic Alliance, we provide accessible, high‑quality counselling for children, young people and families who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement or family difficulties.

Our Therapeutic Alliance brings together skilled counsellors and dedicated administrative support to ensure young people can access the right help, at the right time. We offer flexible support including school‑based sessions, community‑based counselling and secure online appointments.

With a strong focus on relationship‑building, emotional safety and evidence‑based practice, our team helps young people understand their feelings, build resilience and move forward with greater confidence. By joining us, you’ll be part of a compassionate, collaborative service committed to improving lives and strengthening families.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Deliver one‑to‑one therapeutic counselling to children and young people across schools, centres and online.
• Manage your own caseload and complete initial assessments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential therapeutic records.
• Liaise with professionals, families and school staff as required.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
• Work flexibly on a self‑employed basis, with own insurance, DBS and membership.

ABOUT YOU

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• Registered with BACP/UKCP and committed to ethical practice.
• Experience counselling children and young people across varied settings.
• Able to build rapport, show empathy and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational, communication and record‑keeping skills.
• Committed to reflective practice and ongoing CPD.

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long‑lasting solutions to the challenges they face.

We create family hubs where we’re needed most, providing support with mental health, special educational needs, domestic abuse and all of family life’s challenges. We work through children and family centres, churches, schools and prisons. Putting children first in everything.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• In house learning platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice pension with employers contribution of up to 7%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• BHFS Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance 2 times annual salary
• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional paid time off at Christmas
• Flu vouchers
• Eye test reclaim

If you want to find out more about working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] please visit our website.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Living Wage Employer.

We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.