Job Description

ASCERT is a Northern Ireland charity and leading provider of services addressing drug and alcohol related issues.

Why join the ASCERT team?

28 Days Annual Leave plus 11 Bank/Public Holidays

Christmas Shopping Day

Time off for Mental Health Awareness

Time off in Lieu Policy

Hybrid Working Options

Investors in People GOLD employer

Ongoing training & study opportunities

Competitive Pension contributions from ASCERT

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Employee Assistance Programme through Inspire Workplaces

Staff Working Groups to give staff a say in Organisational Development

Staff Representatives

Staff Reward & Recognition Programme

We are currently looking to expand our team and are recruiting for the following position:

Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)

As counsellor within ASCERT's Services you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services within a school setting. The Holistic Options for Promoting Resilience Schools (HOPE) Counselling service helps young people' improved self-esteem, access to care, less interruption in learning, increased quality of everyday life and relationships, strengthening the use of their emotions, and increased self-awareness.

You will provide confidential support to young people aged 11 - 18 within a school's environment using your skills and knowledge in working safely and ethically and practising within relevant Competency Frameworks and Standards in counselling.

JOB Title: Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Service Manager

LOCATION: Based within key post primary schools in Antrim & Mid Ulster area.

LENGTH OF POST: This post is funded to September 2027 (with possible extension)

HOURS: Pro rata (8.75 - 35 hours available) Part-year 38 week contract

SALARY: 29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year)

Plus 4% Pension

A full job pack will be provided upon application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 29,848.00 per year

Expected hours: 8.75 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service)