Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)

As counsellor within ASCERT’s Services you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services within a school setting. The Holistic Options for Promoting Resilience Schools (HOPE) Counselling service helps young people’ improved self-esteem, access to care, less interruption in learning, increased quality of everyday life and relationships, strengthening the use of their emotions, and increased self-awareness.

You will provide confidential support to young people aged 11 - 18 within a school’s environment using your skills and knowledge in working safely and ethically and practising within relevant Competency Frameworks and Standards in counselling.

JOB Title                     Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)

RESPONSIBLE TO     Service Manager

LOCATION                   Based within key post primary schools in Antrim & Mid Ulster area.

LENGTH OF POST     This post is funded to September 2027 (with possible extension)

HOURS                        Pro rata (8.75 – 35 hours available)  Part-year 38 week contract

SALARY                       £29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year)

                                     Plus 4% Pension