Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Counsellor with experience of working with vulnerable adults and children and young people using a trauma informed approach, to join our growing team.

The role is part time

(3 days per week)

and salary will be based on a

full time equivalent of 29,000 - 30,500 per year

and 38 days paid holiday (including bank holidays). Both salary and holidays will be pro-rata dependent on number of days employed.

We are a family focused charity that recognises the impact trauma can have on the whole family system. We offer free, easy to access, community based therapy and therapeutic services to low income families; parents/carers, children and young people. We work in Blacon, Lache and Kingsway areas of Chester and this role is community based, delivering face to face therapy to adults, children and young people.

Successful applicants will have:

A minimum of

Level 5 qualification

in

Counselling.

Member of or accredited/eligible for accreditation with a recognised professional body in the field of Counselling/Psychotherapy

Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience

of providing therapy to adults and/or children and young people.

Experience in following safeguarding and vulnerable adult and child protection procedures.

Good organisation skills- able to maintain up to date, accurate records and assessments utilising IT systems.

Knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting adults and children/ young people living in areas of deprivation.

Ability to develop positive relationships with clients, engage with and support them in their personal development.

Ability to plan, organise and evaluate their own work and fulfil evaluation and monitoring reports to show impact and generate client case studies.

What you can expect from us:

Competitive rate of pay; between

29,000 and 30,500 per year full time equivalent

pro-rata depending on number of working days.

Up to 900

contribution per year towards external supervision.

38 days paid holiday per year

(including Bank holidays) pro-rata dependent on number of working days.

Travel expenses covered for any travel between the community locations we work in.

Flexible working opportunities such as part time and term time working.

Comprehensive induction to working with Platform for Life

Ongoing CPD training on a variety of topics.

Career development opportunities.

A commitment to provide equal opportunities for everyone.

Safe recruitment

Platform for Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS are required for this role.

About Platform for Life

We are a Chester based charity that offers free, local and flexible counselling/play therapy services to low-income families struggling with poor mental health. We recognise that where one person is suffering it can impact the whole family system. Where appropriate we offer interventions to individuals and/or their family. We work with children, young people and adults. Our aim is to facilitate positive change for an individual as well as directly/indirectly enhancing the overall well-being of the family.

The families we work with have often experienced multigenerational trauma and adversity. Our focus is on strengthening family relationships and creating more stable and nurturing environments for children. We work in the community where our clients live or go to school to reduce transport issues and minimise disruption to education. The families we support cannot afford to pay for private therapy when NHS services are not available, too difficult to access or take too long. Visit www.platformforlife.org.uk to find out more about our charity and the difference we're trying to make in the communities we work.

Application deadline: 17th November 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 29,000.00-30,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person