Children & Young People's (CYP) Counsellor – Secondary School (Stockport)
Salary: £18.03 per hour
Contract: 6 paid hours per week (5 counselling hours plus 1 hour for administration)
Annual Salary: £4,705.83 (term-time only)
Hours: Wednesdays between 9.00am and 3.00pm (with some flexibility, to be discussed at interview)
Contract: Fixed-term for one year, with the potential for extension subject to continued funding.
Start Date: September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 (Afternoon)
Help Transform Young Lives
Could you make a real difference to the mental health and wellbeing of young people?
The Counselling & Family Centre (CFC) is looking for an experienced and passionate Children and Young People's (CYP) Counsellor to join our established Schools Counselling Team, providing therapeutic support within a secondary school in Stockport.
This role involves delivering 5 hours of counselling each week, with an additional paid hour allocated for clinical administration, record keeping and associated duties.
If you are committed to providing high-quality counselling to young people and want to work within a supportive, well-established charity, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
The Counselling & Family Centre is a local charity that has supported communities across Greater Manchester for over 50 years.
From children aged five through to adulthood, we provide counselling, wellbeing groups and training that help people navigate life's challenges. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate and accessible services, ensuring every client feels respected, valued and supported.
What You'll Receive
- £18.03 per hour
- Paid administration time
- Regular clinical supervision from our experienced Clinical Supervision Team
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Opportunity to work within a respected and supportive charity with over 50 years of experience
- Potential for contract extension subject to funding
About You
You will have:
- A recognised counselling qualification (minimum Level 4 Diploma or equivalent)
- Experience working therapeutically with children and young people, or additional specialist CYP training
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills for maintaining confidential clinical records
- Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP or UKCP) is desirable
- An Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
Interview Information
If shortlisted, you will be interviewed by our Clinical Lead and Children & Young People's Services Manager.
Please bring original copies of any relevant qualifications and supporting documents, including:
- Counselling qualification certificates
- CPD evidence
- Professional membership
- Insurance documentation
- DBS certificate (where applicable)
How to Apply
To apply, please visit:
https://www.thecfc.org.uk/working-with-us
Here you will find the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
Alternatively, completed applications can be emailed to:
[email protected]
Pay: £18.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
