Job Description

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH's policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland's Mental Health

Post: Children and Young People Counsellor

Ref: REC1856

Location: Aberdeen City locations

Hours: Bank

Salary: 16.02 per hour

Contract: Bank

About the Role

SAMH works in partnership with schools and communities to improve the mental health knowledge and skills of children, young people, parents / carers and staff through the delivery of mental health education and targeted support.

CYP Counsellors will work as part of the wider CYP team to deliver therapeutic support in schools and other community settings. They will contribute to service improvement through quality assurance, evaluation and development of programmes and approaches, and contribute to wider organisational development as required.

The role is based in a locality, however some additional travel may be required to meet wider service demands. The ability to travel independently between locations is essential to the role.

What we are looking for

We are seeking compassionate, qualified and experienced counsellors to work with children and young people within a wider team of practitioners. With exceptional communication skills and ability to manage own caseload, CYP counsellors will work flexibly as part of a team to deliver the supports required, ensuring practice is of the highest quality at all times.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years' service (pro rata)

4 public holidays (pro rata)

2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

Team wellbeing budgets

Workplace pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Wednesday 26th November 2025

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation - diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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Pay: Up to 16.02 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person