Sessional Counsellor
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23.48 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | CT9 1XZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Spurgeons |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2578 |
Summary
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THANET, KENT
ABOUT US
Our teams of counsellors work holistically to provide counselling to children in schools, in our centres and online. We support children and young people who are experiences a range of difficulties such as exclusion, behavioural challenges, self-harm, anxiety and depression. We also offer flexible parenting programmes that aim to support, mentor, and equip parents to manage their family life and relationships better.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Children’s Sessional Counsellor, you will:
Provide one‑to‑one therapeutic counselling for children and young people in schools, centres and face‑to‑face settings.
Deliver psychoeducation to support emotional wellbeing and development.
Manage your own caseload and conduct assessments.
Maintain accurate, confidential and professional records of sessions and interventions.
Collaborate with pastoral teams, parents/caregivers and statutory organisations.
Act appropriately on safeguarding concerns and follow all safeguarding procedures.
Maintain professional and ethical boundaries at all times.
Attend required meetings, supervision and training.
Be available between 9am–12pm for sessional work.
Operate on a self‑employed basis with your own insurance, DBS and professional body membership.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will:
Be a dedicated, caring and self‑motivated counsellor committed to supporting children and young people.
Hold a minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Be a registered member of a relevant professional body as outlined in the JD.
Have at least 100 hours counselling children and 100 hours counselling adults.
Be empathetic, personable, creative and able to build rapport with children and young people.
Demonstrate dependability and consistency, providing a secure and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Communicate confidently and effectively with children, families, school staff and professionals.
Work in an organised and professional manner with strong time‑management and record‑keeping skills.
Collaborate well with others and value different perspectives.
Engage in ongoing CPD and reflective learning in line with professional body expectations.
ABOUT US
Our teams of counsellors work holistically to provide counselling to children in schools, in our centres and online. We support children and young people who are experiences a range of difficulties such as exclusion, behavioural challenges, self-harm, anxiety and depression. We also offer flexible parenting programmes that aim to support, mentor, and equip parents to manage their family life and relationships better.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Children’s Sessional Counsellor, you will:
Provide one‑to‑one therapeutic counselling for children and young people in schools, centres and face‑to‑face settings.
Deliver psychoeducation to support emotional wellbeing and development.
Manage your own caseload and conduct assessments.
Maintain accurate, confidential and professional records of sessions and interventions.
Collaborate with pastoral teams, parents/caregivers and statutory organisations.
Act appropriately on safeguarding concerns and follow all safeguarding procedures.
Maintain professional and ethical boundaries at all times.
Attend required meetings, supervision and training.
Be available between 9am–12pm for sessional work.
Operate on a self‑employed basis with your own insurance, DBS and professional body membership.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will:
Be a dedicated, caring and self‑motivated counsellor committed to supporting children and young people.
Hold a minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Be a registered member of a relevant professional body as outlined in the JD.
Have at least 100 hours counselling children and 100 hours counselling adults.
Be empathetic, personable, creative and able to build rapport with children and young people.
Demonstrate dependability and consistency, providing a secure and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Communicate confidently and effectively with children, families, school staff and professionals.
Work in an organised and professional manner with strong time‑management and record‑keeping skills.
Collaborate well with others and value different perspectives.
Engage in ongoing CPD and reflective learning in line with professional body expectations.