# Counsellor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/counsellor/3b5ba679-4b34-4787-bf7f-421e6fd76bb7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/counsellor/3b5ba679-4b34-4787-bf7f-421e6fd76bb7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT - **Town:** Sunderland - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T14:19:59.255Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9155-CMAHP-0626-35?employerCode=C9155 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9155-CMAHP-0626-35/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9155-CMAHP-0626-35 - **Employer website:** https://www.stsft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary We are delighted to be in a position of being able to recruit a Counsellor within our established and innovative Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service within Gateshead. We are looking for an individual who has the ability to both deliver high quality interventions and help develop the skills and knowledge of universal practitioners in children and young peoples mental health. The skilled individuals will join one of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of interventions that identify mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health. ### Main duties of the job The main purpose of the role is to work as a member of Gatesheads Getting Help Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, mental health assessment and interventions to Children and Young People. This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome focused standards of care to children, young people and families. We expect the post holder to have sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge and skills. You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working within a groundbreaking service. You must have: - An accredited Counselling qualification and accreditation to a Counselling professional body (e.g. BACP or UKCP). - Evidence of relevant continuous professional development. - At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in the role of a counsellor. - Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues. - A good working knowledge and experience of Safeguarding. - Efficient and effective maintenance of administrative systems and procedures. - Experience of working with children and young people in a mental health setting. - Experience of multi-agency working. - Good knowledge and understanding of schools and education systems. - Commitment to extending knowledge, personal and professional development of self and others. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Carl Sketchley, CYPMHS Clinical Lead or Fiona Scott, Clinical Team Manager on 0191 5243600 ### About us Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process. ### Details - Date posted: 24 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9155-CMAHP-0626-35 - Job locations: Gateshead Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Services, Sector Base, Grassbanks, GATESHEAD, Tyne And Wear, NE10 8DX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To provide a getting help community based child and adolescent mental health counselling service to children, young people and their families. To offer counselling support for mild to moderate mental health needs that cannot be met by universal or early intervention services. The role of the CYPMHS Counsellor includes working in partnership with existing services, including: - Universal Services including; Education, Voluntary, Public and Health sectors. - Getting help services such as Education Psychology, Sexual Health, Family Intervention Team, Adult Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Prevention. - Getting more help services - for instance Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service. The Team aims to deliver early and preventative mental health intervention for children, young people and their families by: - Providing individual and group work using brief therapeutic tools and models - Contributing to development of clear referral pathways that support the emotional health and wellbeing of children young people and their families - Providing education and raising awareness of childrens emotional and mental health issues to key stakeholders - Involving children, young people and their families in reviewing current service provision and delivery - Identifying children who are at risk of developing mental health issues and in doing so ascertaining the needs of children and young people. - Identify how coping strategies for children, young people and their families, who are considered to be at risk can be implemented ## Job Details We are delighted to be in a position of being able to recruit a Counsellor within our established and innovative Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service within Gateshead. We are looking for an individual who has the ability to both deliver high quality interventions and help develop the skills and knowledge of universal practitioners in children and young peoples mental health. The skilled individuals will join one of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of interventions that identify mental health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision of services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health. ## Job Description The main purpose of the role is to work as a member of Gatesheads Getting Help Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, mental health assessment and interventions to Children and Young People. This includes the direct provision of evidence based, outcome focused standards of care to children, young people and families. We expect the post holder to have sound children and young peoples mental health knowledge and skills. You will have the aptitude, motivation and enthusiasm for working within a groundbreaking service. You must have: An accredited Counselling qualification and accreditation to a Counselling professional body (e.g. BACP or UKCP). Evidence of relevant continuous professional development. At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in the role of a counsellor. Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues. A good working knowledge and experience of Safeguarding. Efficient and effective maintenance of administrative systems and procedures. Experience of working with children and young people in a mental health setting. Experience of multi-agency working. Good knowledge and understanding of schools and education systems. Commitment to extending knowledge, personal and professional development of self and others. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Carl Sketchley, CYPMHS Clinical Lead or Fiona Scott, Clinical Team Manager on 0191 5243600 ## Responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To provide a getting help community based child and adolescent mental health counselling service to children, young people and their families. To offer counselling support for mild to moderate mental health needs that cannot be met by universal or early intervention services. The role of the CYPMHS Counsellor includes working in partnership with existing services, including: Universal Services including; Education, Voluntary, Public and Health sectors. Getting help services such as Education Psychology, Sexual Health, Family Intervention Team, Adult Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Prevention. Getting more help services - for instance Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service. The Team aims to deliver early and preventative mental health intervention for children, young people and their families by: Providing individual and group work using brief therapeutic tools and models Contributing to development of clear referral pathways that support the emotional health and wellbeing of children young people and their families Providing education and raising awareness of childrens emotional and mental health issues to key stakeholders Involving children, young people and their families in reviewing current service provision and delivery Identifying children who are at risk of developing mental health issues and in doing so ascertaining the needs of children and young people. Identify how coping strategies for children, young people and their families, who are considered to be at risk can be implemented ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - At least 2 years experience of working with Children and Young People in the role of a counsellor - Working in a community setting - Sound knowledge of children and young peoples mental health issues - A good working knowledge and experience of Safeguarding - Efficient and effective maintenance of administrative support and procedures **Desirable** - Experience of working with schools or educational settings - Experience in health promotion - Experience in research / audit / evaluation - Advanced IT skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - An accredited Counselling qualification and accreditation (e.g. BACP or UKCP), with 2 years minimum post qualification experience. - Evidence of relevant continuous professional development. **Desirable** - Teaching qualification or working towards. - Counselling supervision qualification or working towards. ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Car driver - IT skills ### Skills / Attributes / Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to work in accordance with the service standards of practice and to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate packages of care for children, young people and their families - Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments - Highly motivated - To have the ability to work independently and to develop appropriate interventions and care pathways - Good organisational skills - Knowledge of mental health issues - Therapeutically competent - Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses - Good communication skills both verbal and written at all levels - Excellent interpersonal skills - Basic IT skills - The ability to think in a creative manner and develop the role pro-actively - Ability to work independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team - Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments - Team player **Desirable** - Knowledge and skills in health promotion - Knowledge of group work and group dynamics ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, 181 KB)](document:2969496) - [Person Specification (DOC, 127 KB)](document:2969495) - [Candidate Guidance Applying for Jobs (PDF, 175 KB)](document:2969498) - [Recruitment Pack Information for candidates (PDF, 378 KB)](document:2969497) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.