Counsellor – 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract – 35 hours per week

Ormiston Families; MARCH; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support organization in March is seeking a qualified counsellor for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role involves working with children and young people aged 5-13, ensuring their safety and well-being through therapeutic interventions and consistent safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates will have BACP registration and at least 12 months of relevant experience. This position requires commitment to maintaining high safeguarding standards and may involve daily travel across Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered.
• Good understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience working with children and young people aged 5-13.

Responsibilities

• Provide blended first appointments using SST and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure safeguarding and child-protection standards are met.

Skills

Qualified counsellor

Understanding of safeguarding

Understanding of the needs of children and young people

Education

BACP registered

12 months post-qualification experience

Job description

Counsellor – 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract – 35 hours per week

Join Ormiston Families as a qualified counsellor to work with children and young people aged 5-13. The role is a 1 year fixed‑term contract, 35 hours per week, based in the home office in March, Cambridgeshire, with daily travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Part‑time (minimum 21 hours) may be considered.

We provide a single‑session thinking (SST) approach with training and clinical supervision. Most sessions will be face‑to‑face in schools; SST sessions are mainly online.

Key Responsibilities

Provide blended first appointments using SST and short‑term therapeutic interventions, ensuring safeguarding and child‑protection standards are met.

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 post‑qualification experience working with this age group.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.

Closing Date

Applications close at 9:00 am on Monday, December 22nd 2025.

Safeguarding and DBS Requirements

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for this post.

Equal Opportunities

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

Contact: [e-mail]

More information / apply: https://www.ormiston.org/work-with-us/our vacancies/