Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a youth counsellor to our short-term counselling service for young people aged 12-24. The service works across the West Surrey and North East Hampshire area, covering 4 CCG's. The successful candidates will develop and provide a counselling service for young people aged 12-24 in GP practices, schools, colleges and other youth settings.
Main duties of the jobTo develop and provide a counselling service for young people aged 12-24 in GP practices, schools, colleges and other youth settings.This includes:o Working as a specialist Counsellor with a vulnerable client group, with a clinical responsibility for their welfare.o Giving specialist advice across 4 CCG's and other organisations.o Contributing to strategy development regarding young people and mental health.o Clinical responsibility for managing a client case load.
About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.Home Working Contract Only - Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.We look forward to receiving your application!
DetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year
Incl. 5% HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time,
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Reference number: 325-8130600-CYPS
Job locations: Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital, Guidlford, GU2 7LQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Degree or equivalent academic ability
- Recognised qualification in counselling to diploma level
- BACP Accreditation (or achievable within six months from appointment)
ExperienceEssential- At least 2 years' experience of working with young people in a youth setting
- Experience of counselling Young people
- Understanding of child protection policy and procedures.
Desirable- Knowledge of the importance of mental health issues clinically, practically and ethically in relation to counselling young people
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of a wide range of therapeutic approaches
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital, Guidlford, GU2 7LQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Deputy Manager, Nuala Moseley, Nuala.Moseley@sabp.nhs.uk
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
