Young People’s Counsellor
Schools
Join Mindspace to support children and young people through accessible, face-to-face counselling across schools in Perth City and rural Perth & Kinross.
About Mindspace
Mindspace is a community-based mental health charity that supports and promotes positive mental wellbeing for people across Perth and the surrounding area. Funding comes from NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, the Scottish Government, and charitable donations.
We provide a safe and supportive environment through counselling, peer support, and our Recovery College.
About the Role
As a Young People’s Counsellor, you will provide a professional counselling service to children and young people aged 10–18 within school settings, with some work supporting P6 and P7 pupils in the community. You will work collaboratively to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and ethical practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a skilled, compassionate counselling service to children and young people
- Offer a calm and confidential space where young people feel heard and supported
- Carry out counselling assessments and review therapeutic progress
- Maintain accurate records and school reporting documentation
- Work closely with the Senior Counsellor to ensure consistent standards of care
- Practice ethically in line with BACP guidelines and safeguarding procedures
- Take part in supervision, wellbeing meetings, and reflective practice
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications and Professional Requirements
- A recognised counselling diploma
- Specialist training in counselling children and young people
- Current membership of BACP or COSCA
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience working therapeutically with children and young people
- Understanding safeguarding, child protection, and confidentiality
- Use of a recognised theoretical framework
- Experience delivering assessments and evaluation systems
Personal Qualities
- Friendly, approachable, and professional
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and reliable, with good caseload management
- Able to travel between schools in the locality
Apply for This Role
To request an application pack, or to arrange an informal chat about the role with Fiona, our Senior Counsellor:
Email 📧If you’d like an informal chat, please include your phone number and Fiona will be happy to call you back.