CYP Counsellor

WhereToTalk; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated child support organization is seeking a CYP Counsellor in Wirral to provide high-quality counselling services aimed at improving the mental health and emotional resilience of young people. This role involves delivering specialist interventions to young people and engaging with them effectively. Applicants should have a recognised counselling qualification and experience in social care or educational settings. This part-time role offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution

Discount program with national retailers

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised counselling qualification and relevant experience.
• Experience in multi-agency settings and managing cases is required.
• Capacity to train in Evidence Based Programmes like Blues programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality counselling services to young people.
• Deliver specialist interventions in 1:1 and group settings.
• Implement case management including assessment and risk management.

Skills

Recognised counselling qualification

Experience in multi-agency social care

Case management experience

Driving licence and access to a car

Education

Diploma in counselling or equivalent

Job description

CYP Counsellor Required: Wirral, Merseyside

CYP Counsellor Required: Wirral, Merseyside

Action For Children

• Role Identification 12545
• Job Category Social Care
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 05:40 PM
• Locations Wirral Emotional Health & Wellness
• Apply Before 02/11/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Salary £27,000 per annum pro rata
• Vetting Level Required DBS Enhanced Adult & Children
• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you’ll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It’s the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children’s lives.

A bit about the role

Our Wirral School Age Counselling Service is looking for a Counsellor to provide a high-quality, professional counselling service. Through effective intervention, management of cases and assessment of needs you will ensure safe care and agreed positive outcomes with Primary and Secondary school aged children across the Wirral.

As a Counsellor, You’ll work as part of a wider team to deliver a counselling service. You will promote and improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people, who are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. You will be able to effectively engage with young people to deliver counselling support, in the local community and home setting.

How you’ll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for the role of Counsellor are.

• Providing a high-quality service to young people, which is outcomes-driven and based on an assessment of need.
• Delivering complex and specialist interventions with young people on a 1:1 basis, group, or community setting.
• Implement lead case/care planning management, including undertaking assessing, reviewing, and managing risks.
• Attending and participating at relevant multi agency meetings, providing a lead role ensuring reflective and analytical practice review.

Let’s talk about you

• A recognised counselling qualification (e.g. diploma counselling, COSCA counselling modules), with relevant experience and be registered/ accredited with COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland) or BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency social care, schools, early years, or health environment and applying safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of managing cases, in accordance with agreed procedures and completing assessments, planning and reviews to ensure positive outcomes.
• Capacity to train in relevant – Evidence Based Programmes including the Blues programme or Decider.
• Driving licence and access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday the 25 th of February 2026.