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Do you believe young people deserve a safe, supportive space to talk, grow, and thrive?
Are you passionate about mental wellbeing and ready to bring your counselling skills into a school setting?

Mindspace is looking for motivated, caring Young People’s Counsellors to join our friendly, values‑driven team, supporting children and young people aged 10–18 in local schools — with some work also supporting P6 and P7 pupils within the community.

If you enjoy building strong therapeutic relationships and want to work in a service that truly cares about young people (and its staff), we’d love to hear from you.

About Mindspace

Mindspace is a community‑based mental health charity committed to supporting and promoting mental wellbeing across Perth & Kinross. Funded by NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, the Scottish Government, and donations, we provide a safe and supportive environment through Counselling, Peer Support, and our Recovery College.

We’re proud to be approachable, compassionate, and collaborative — and we value creating a workplace where counsellors feel supported, respected, and encouraged.

About the Role

As a Young People’s Counsellor at Mindspace, you’ll play a key role in supporting children and young people within school settings. You will:

• Provide a professional counselling service to children and young people aged 10–18
• Offer a calm, confidential space where young people feel heard, supported, and understood
• Carry out counselling assessments, plan therapeutic work, and review progress thoughtfully
• Work with young people experiencing a wide range of emotional, social, and mental health challenges
• Maintain clear and accurate records, statistics, and school reporting forms
• Work closely with the Senior Counsellor to ensure high standards of care and consistency across the service
• Practice ethically and safely in line with BACP guidelines, safeguarding, and child protection procedures
• Build positive working relationships with school staff, admin colleagues, and partner organisations
• Take part in wellbeing meetings, supervision, and reflective practice
• Contribute ideas and support the ongoing development of the service

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from counsellors who bring both experience and warmth to their work.

You’ll need:

• A recognised counselling diploma
• Specialist training in counselling children and young people
• Current membership of BACP or COSCA

You’ll also have experience of:

• Working therapeutically with children and young people
• Using a recognised theoretical framework in your counselling practice
• Understanding child protection, safeguarding, and confidentiality in school or youth settings
• Delivering assessments and using monitoring and evaluation systems
• Working independently while also being part of a wider team

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional
• A great communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Organised and reliable, with good caseload management skills
• Able to travel between schools within the locality

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid supervision – 1.5 hours per month
• A supportive senior team who value quality, care, and reflection
• A welcoming, down‑to‑earth working culture
• Work that feels meaningful, rewarding, and genuinely impactful

How to Apply or Find Out More

To request an application pack, or to arrange an informal chat about the role with Fiona, our Senior Counsellor please email:

info@mindspacepk.com

If you’d like an informal chat, please include your phone number and Fiona will be happy to call you back at a time that suits you.

Helping young people feel heard, supported, and understood — one conversation at a time.