Counsellor - YOUnited - 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

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Counsellor - YOUnited - 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Base: Home-based, requiring daily travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Part-time would be considered - Minimum of 21 hours per week.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified counsellor to work as part of a team, and to make a valuable and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people aged 5-13.

You will be working for Ormiston Families as part of the YOUnited partnership (Ormiston Families, Centre 33 and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust). YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for Children and Young People (CYP) in need of support with their mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13 with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.

We are committed to a 'Single Sessions Thinking' (SST) approach as this has proved to be very successful (training will be provided). You will therefore provide a blend of first appointments using SST, alongside short-term therapeutic interventions. Most counselling sessions will be face-to-face in schools, whilst SST sessions are primarily online.

You would be joining a supportive team where clinical supervision is provided.

Successful candidates will:

• Be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered.
• Have a good understanding of the needs of CYP and their families aged 5-13.
• Have a minimum of 12 months of post-qualification experience working with this age group.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.

The main office is in March, Cambridgeshire. Successful candidates, though, will work from home. An ability to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is essential.

Closing date for all applications : 9.00am on Monday, December 22 nd 2025.

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Your gift will help to transform the lives of children, young people and families in your community.