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Sunderland Counselling Service

South Tyneside Child & Young People's Mental Health Service Counsellor

Sunderland Counselling Service

North East England

GBP 31,049 - 40,823 per year

Psychologist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sunderland Counselling Service for two energetic individuals with 2 years post qualifying experience of wor...

8 hour(s) ago

Sunderland Counselling Service

South Tyneside Child & Young People's Mental Health Service Counsellor

Sunderland Counselling Service

North East England

GBP 31,049 - 40,823 per year

Psychologist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sunderland Counselling Service for two energetic individuals with 2 years post qualifying experience of wor...

8 hour(s) ago

Sunderland Counselling Service

South Tyneside Child & Young People's Mental Health Service Counsellor

Sunderland Counselling Service View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Psychologist

GBP 31,049 - 40,823 per year

Posted 8 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2489982

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sunderland Counselling Service for two energetic individuals with 2 years post qualifying experience of working as a counsellor / therapist with children and young people from 5-16 years old. This post will be full time 37.5 hours.

Sunderland Counselling Service Head Office is based in John Street in Sunderland city centre however, we expect the successful post holders will work from a community base(s) across the South Tyneside area.

The post holder who will hold a counselling qualification to Degree, MSc, MA, or Diploma level and will be working in a South Tyneside Community Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (ST- CYPMHS) locality base within South Tyneside as part of a team of counsellors. The post holder will be engaged in the delivery and development of the counselling and training components of the service and will work with children and young people whose lives are, or have been, affected by events to such a level that it impacts upon their emotional and mental well-being.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will assess the needs of children and young people, in relation to their emotional and mental well-being, offering counselling to help them to address these issues when appropriate.

You will participate in team development, training, regular supervision sessions as well as attending all team meetings and will help to contribute to the further development and sustainability of the service.

You will also be accountable for personal conduct and professional practice in relation to all relevant legislation and according to South Tyneside Community Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (ST- CYPMHS) policies and procedures.

You will keep accurate and appropriate records of the work conducted including contributing to the provision of accurate statistical information using the relevant outcome measures used by the service.

You will be expected to work effectively and creatively, including evenings and weekends when required. You may also be asked to undertake other duties consistent with the role.

About us

Your line management will be provided by Sunderland Counselling Service, an independent local charity established over 40 years ago. With a strong person-centred ethos, it has become one of the leading providers of IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) mental health services in the Northeast of England.

Although you will be line managed through Sunderland Counselling Service you will be working as part of a South Tyneside Community Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (ST- CYPMHS) team, following all their policies and procedures. This supportive team of people from different professional backgrounds works together to ensure that children and young people from 0-16 receive the support they need.

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Details

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £40,823 a year This is dependant upon qualifications

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0330-26-0024

Job locations

51 John Street

Sunderland

SR1 1QN

United Kingdom

Flagg Court Health Centre

64 Flagg Court

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 2LX

United Kingdom

Monkton Hall Hospital

Monkton Lane

Monkton Village

Jarrow

Tyne And Wear

NE32 5NN

United Kingdom

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Acacia Grove

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE348PS

United Kingdom

Flagg Court Health Centre

64 Flagg Court

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 2LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

South Tyneside Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (STCCYPMHS) Counsellor employed by Sunderland Counselling Service

Reporting to: Senior Practitioner for Children and Young People in South Tyneside

Location:A STCCYPMHS locality base within South Tyneside.

Hours:1.0 FTE (full time 37.5 hours a week)

The post holder will be entitled to 30 days annual leave at normal salary rate or pro rata for part time. In addition, entitlement to statutory public holidays will be given at normal salary rate on a pro rata basis.

Salary:

£31,049 per annum as a qualified counsellor

£38,682 per annum with BACP (or equivalent) accreditation

£40,823 per annum) with recognised Clinical Supervision qualification and BACP (or equivalent) accreditation

General Description:

The post holder will be employed on a fixed term 12 months contract which will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months. All employees terms and conditions of employment are provided by Sunderland Counselling Service. This includes 30 days annual leave per year, pension scheme, access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme.

The salary for this post is dependent upon qualifications held by the successful candidate(s). We will offer £40,823 (the equivalent of a mid-point of Band 6 Agenda for Change salary), to post holders who are BACP accredited (or equivalent) and counselling supervisor qualified. Successful candidates who are BACP accredited (or equivalent) only would be paid £38,682 (the equivalent of a Band 6 Agenda for Change entry salary). We will also welcome applications from those working towards accreditation, in this instance staff will be paid £31,049. We will support all staff in achieving their accreditation status by paying accreditation fees, providing clinical supervision, additional line management support, etc. where required.

The post holder will be working in a South Tyneside Community Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (STCCYPMHS) locality base within South Tyneside and in an outreach counselling role as part of a team of STCCYPMHS counsellors. The post holder will be engaged in the delivery and development of the counselling, supervision and training components of the service, and will work with children and young people whose lives are, or have been, affected by events to such a level that it impacts upon their emotional and mental well-being.

The post holder will be called upon to use a personal means of transport while engaged in the work of the service for which travel expenses will be available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

South Tyneside Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (STCCYPMHS) Counsellor employed by Sunderland Counselling Service

Reporting to: Senior Practitioner for Children and Young People in South Tyneside

Location:A STCCYPMHS locality base within South Tyneside.

Hours:1.0 FTE (full time 37.5 hours a week)

Salary:

£31,049 per annum as a qualified counsellor

£38,682 per annum with BACP (or equivalent) accreditation

£40,823 per annum) with recognised Clinical Supervision qualification and BACP (or equivalent) accreditation

General Description:

The post holder will be called upon to use a personal means of transport while engaged in the work of the service for which travel expenses will be available.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A minimum of two years experience of working with children and young people in a counselling setting.
Willingness to contribute to and assist in the development of strategies that will make the service provision accessible to all children and young people through centre based and outreach work.

Desirable

Experience of working in a school or educational setting.
Experience of working in an NHS setting
Experience of working with multi-agency partnerships.
Experience of providing counselling supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to Degree, MSc, MA, or Diploma level in Counselling
Possession of a recognised Qualification in working therapeutically with children and young people.
Registration with BACP or other relevant professional body.

Desirable

Possession of or showing evidence of working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent.
General education to A Level Standard or equivalent.
Counselling supervision qualification or eligibility and willingness to work towards the same.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Competence in and possession of a recognised model of counselling based on a recognised theoretical orientation.
Sound knowledge of the legislative frameworks in relation to mental health and child protection.
The ability to engage and work with children and young people individually and in groups.
Ability to make good use of the supervisory process.
Ability to engage and work with children and young people, affording them the opportunity to influence and shape all aspects of the service and the way in which the service provision will be delivered.

Desirable

Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues.
Familiarity with child and family support agencies.
Knowledge of child attachment and child development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A minimum of two years experience of working with children and young people in a counselling setting.
Willingness to contribute to and assist in the development of strategies that will make the service provision accessible to all children and young people through centre based and outreach work.

Desirable

Experience of working in a school or educational setting.
Experience of working in an NHS setting
Experience of working with multi-agency partnerships.
Experience of providing counselling supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to Degree, MSc, MA, or Diploma level in Counselling
Possession of a recognised Qualification in working therapeutically with children and young people.
Registration with BACP or other relevant professional body.

Desirable

Possession of or showing evidence of working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent.
General education to A Level Standard or equivalent.
Counselling supervision qualification or eligibility and willingness to work towards the same.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Competence in and possession of a recognised model of counselling based on a recognised theoretical orientation.
Sound knowledge of the legislative frameworks in relation to mental health and child protection.
The ability to engage and work with children and young people individually and in groups.
Ability to make good use of the supervisory process.
Ability to engage and work with children and young people, affording them the opportunity to influence and shape all aspects of the service and the way in which the service provision will be delivered.

Desirable

Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues.
Familiarity with child and family support agencies.
Knowledge of child attachment and child development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.