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Youth Counsellors - West Scotland & Tayside

We're looking for qualified and experienced Youth Counsellors (contracted) and Associate Youth Counsellors (self-employed on 12 month contract) to join our team. 

Vacancies in West Scotland & Tayside

Roles are for 3 - 5 days per week (21- 35 hours). We can accommodate full time, part time and term time working arrangements.

Qualified Counsellor Grade 4 (£26,000-£29,999) pro rata

Accredited Counsellor Grade 5 (£30,000-£37,318) pro rata

(salary placement dependant on qualifications, experience and accreditation status)

Lifelink is a social enterprise with over three decades of 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 offer a great benefits package including generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, cash back health plan and life cover. Supervision and support is also provided.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Lifelink, click the link here to take a look at our Recruitment Pack.

You must have:

  • A recognised Diploma in Counselling and full registration with an appropriate professional body
  • A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
  • Excellent IT skills and competence with the use of digital technology

Ideally you will have:

  • Experience of delivering time limited, solution focused approaches
  • Demonstrable experience of working with a range of client types and presenting issues
  • Experience of recording comprehensive client progress and improvement data
  • Experience of counselling young people in a school environment is highly advantageous

Click on the links below to see the full job description and complete an application form. 

Youth Counsellor - Job Description

Youth Counsellor - Application Form

*You must complete an equality monitoring form. This can be done either digitally via the link at the end of the application form, or by downloading and completing the form available on our work with us page*

Please return a completed application form to hr@lifelink.org.uk. If you have any questions about the role or the application form please get in touch using the hr@lifelink email address or give us a call on 0141 552 4434.

The closing date for all applications is the 21st February 2025.

You can request feedback on unsuccessful applications by emailing hr@lifelink.org.uk with the words “Request for feedback” in the subject line.

Please note - By completing the application form you are consenting to us retaining your application form on file in order to contact you regarding future vacancies. If you would like to limit how long we retain your information please specify a timeline when you email us your application, otherwise it will be retained for up to 12 months and then confidentially disposed of.

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