Youth Counsellor

Contract:          Fixed term for six months linked to additional funding to support young people on the waiting list

Hours:               18.5 to 37 hours per week, please state the hours you would like to be considered for on your application form

Location:          Norwich or Great Yarmouth will be your main base of work. There will be a requirement for you to be able to travel to locations other than your main base on a regular basis, depending on service requirements.

Salary:               Starting salary £30,561 per annum (pro rata) with incremental progression based on performance to £32,862 per annum (pro rata).

                             This role does not meet the requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship under the UK immigration rules.

Closing date:   9.00 am Monday 30th November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed 

The role of Youth Counsellor plays a part in our mission to support young people in Norfolk by providing 1:1 counselling sessions for young people. You will carry out assessments of young people’s mental health using appropriate tools and refer or signpost young people to alternative support where necessary.

Applicants must have at least a Counselling Diploma and eligibility to join a professional counselling/psychotherapy body to be considered for this role. Some experience of working with young people is essential.

This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Further details:

If you have any questions about the role please contact Tonia Mihill, Head of Therapeutic Services, at [email protected]. 

How to apply:

To be considered for this role please complete and submit the below job application form along with the recruitment monitoring form (optional) to [email protected].

The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including:

•            competitive salary

•            30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)

•            generous pension contributions

•            company sick pay

•            Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme

•            Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

•            excellent on-going training and development opportunities

•            support from an established and reputable team

•            corporate events and activities

•            wellbeing focus

•            regular line management

•            flexible working

•            free tea and coffee

•            a range of discounts through Blue Light Card 

•            access to cycle to work scheme