This vacancy has now closed

Youth Counsellor

  • Part time
  • £23,090 – £25,562 pro-rata
  • Located in East Renfrewshire
  • Closing 4th September 2023


  • Advertised from 14th August 2023
  • Hours: Up to 21 hours
  • 6% Pension 2 x Salary Life Assurance Benefit
  • Ref: 745

Role

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can provide confidential Counselling services for young people in secondary school settings.

You must hold a recognised diploma in Counselling, already have or be working towards BACP/COSCA/NCPS accreditation (as an individual) and have experience of working with young people in a therapeutic way. You will be a reflective practitioner with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of staff, parents and young people. Referrals come through East Renfrewshire HSCP Healthier Minds hub and you will be expected to counsel a range of vulnerable young people aged 10-18 years who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. You will have an understanding of adolescent development, be able to identify emotional and mental health problems in young people and where appropriate refer on to higher tiered mental health services.

You will be required to maintain confidential records, provide regular statistical reports and contribute to the development and evaluation of this project.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jacqui Heron Community Service Manager or Irene Brown Service Manager on 0141 847 8900

Application notes

Application packs can be requested by phoning the recruitment line on 0141 847 8900 and quoting the reference no.745 or can be downloaded from the website: ramh.org

Completed job application forms to be sent to karen.mccain@ramh.org

Closing date: Monday 4th of September 2023 at 4pm

Interviews will be Friday 15th of September 2023

This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme Membership

RAMH is an Equal Opportunities employer


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