Charity registered in Scotland SC025643
Lifelink is a social enterprise who has been delivering exceptional levels of service to a wideranging client portfolio for the last 25 years. Long standing strategic and local relationships exist with our partners including, but not limited to, NHS, Local Authority and other public and third sector partners specialising in mental health and wellbeing, employability, addictions and financial advice.
Associate Youth Counsellor (Perth & Kinross)
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Perth & Kinross
- Closing 5th December 2025
We have immediate starts available for qualified and experienced Associate Counsellors
Vacancies across Aberfeldy and Pitlochry
Role is for 2 days per week, 14 hours.
Associated Counsellor Rate = £24.50 per hour or £27 per hour for Accredited Counsellors
You must have:
- A recognised Diploma in Counselling
- A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
- Excellent IT skills and be comfortable with use of mobile technology
Ideally you will have:
- Experience of delivering time limited, solution focused approaches for young people
- Demonstrable experience of working with a range of CYP types and presenting issues
- Experience of recording comprehensive client progress and improvement data
- Experience of counselling CYP 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.
Benefits
Associate Counsellors with Lifelink benefit from a strong network of professional support designed to enhance their practice and wellbeing. They have direct access to clinical guidance and advice from our experienced management and senior clinical team, ensuring they are never working in isolation.
Associates are also invited to Lifelink’s annual training events, giving them opportunities to refresh skills, learn new approaches, and stay connected with our wider counselling community.