7.5 hours per week (term-time only) / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent /working day is currently Tuesday 0830 - 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break), other days can be considered and discussed at interview YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. YMCA Dialogue is a BACP Accredited service, providing counselling services in schools since 1994. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, colleges, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. We are recruiting for qualified counsellor or therapist to join our team and deliver our service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will be working with a range of clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and working to a 6-8 session model. You will be working alongside another experienced Dialogue School Counsellor and working closely with the Student Services Pastoral team at the college. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will provide an ethical, professional counselling service at Felpham Community College and will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. This will include discussion of referrals, managing a session timetable within the school day and agreeing a process for students coming to and from sessions. You will be required to undertake assessments with parents/carers and counselling sessions with children, complete all associated admin and attend regular clinical supervision and line management meetings. Key responsibilities Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments. Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload. Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments. Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student's counselling. Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School's Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises. Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC). You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience You will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, together with experience of building effective therapeutic relationships. You will bring a professional, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ideally have experience of counselling children and young people using creative therapeutic approaches. Experience of working within a school setting would be advantageous. Essential: Counselling or psychotherapy qualification at Level 4 minimum; Level 6 or above is desirable - along with two years' or 450+ hours post qualifying experience in face-to-face individual counselling or therapy with young people (preferred), including experience of working with risk-related issues as a qualified counsellor. You will already have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures. You will already have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues. You will already have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . If you require any assistance with our application process, please do email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13 September 2026 at midnight. Please note - If we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
7.5 hours per week (term-time only) / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent /working day is currently Tuesday 0830 - 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break), other days can be considered and discussed at interview YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. YMCA Dialogue is a BACP Accredited service, providing counselling services in schools since 1994. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, colleges, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. We are recruiting for qualified counsellor or therapist to join our team and deliver our service at Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis. You will be working with a range of clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and working to a 6-8 session model. You will be working alongside another experienced Dialogue School Counsellor and working closely with the Student Services Pastoral team at the college. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will provide an ethical, professional counselling service at Felpham Community College and will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. This will include discussion of referrals, managing a session timetable within the school day and agreeing a process for students coming to and from sessions. You will be required to undertake assessments with parents/carers and counselling sessions with children, complete all associated admin and attend regular clinical supervision and line management meetings. Key responsibilities Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments. Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload. Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments. Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student's counselling. Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School's Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises. Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC). You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience You will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, together with experience of building effective therapeutic relationships. You will bring a professional, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ideally have experience of counselling children and young people using creative therapeutic approaches. Experience of working within a school setting would be advantageous. Essential: Counselling or psychotherapy qualification at Level 4 minimum; Level 6 or above is desirable - along with two years' or 450+ hours post qualifying experience in face-to-face individual counselling or therapy with young people (preferred), including experience of working with risk-related issues as a qualified counsellor. You will already have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures. You will already have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues. You will already have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . If you require any assistance with our application process, please do email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13 September 2026 at midnight. Please note - If we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. As a Painter and Decorator, you will be based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and will be required to travel and work across any of our YMCA DLG sites, with demand varying throughout the year. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential, and a vehicle will be provided. YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. The focus in our housing services is to help develop the young people's skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently. Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people's lives? Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to give our residents a good quality, safe home, working closely with project staff to identify repairs required, make repairs, undertake ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and to make empty homes ready for re-occupation. We operate across Brighton, Guildford, East Sussex, and West Sussex, centred around our Foyers in Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Guildford, Horsham, Worthing, and Crawley which provide 24hour supported housing for young people aged 16-25. We also manage several larger shared houses (typically 4-8 residents) through our Transitional Housing teams, supporting young people on their journey to independence. This role will primarily deal with the sites within Brighton and Hove but the post holder must be prepared to travel to any of our sites from Guildford, Worthing, to Hastings. A key part of the role involves redecorating empty homes to prepare them for new residents. This work must be completed promptly, to an agreed and consistent standard, and with clear communication to site and maintenance teams to ensure properties can be relet within void target times. You will also carry out planned redecoration within communal areas of our accommodation, as well as offices and workspaces used by our staff and volunteers. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know that skills and potential come in many forms, and your background may offer valuable transferable strengths. Experience and Knowledge We are looking for someone who brings: NVQ 2 or equivalent in painting and decorating, or equivalent work experience Practical experience in maintenance, cleaning, or decorating within supported housing, residential, or communitybased settings. A proven track record of delivering highquality work, with at least two years' experience undertaking duties similar to those required in this role. A strong commitment to safety, quality, and resident wellbeing, ensuring all work is completed to a consistent and professional standard. Good knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to painting, decorating, and maintenance work, including safe working practices and compliance procedures. An understanding of professional boundaries, alongside awareness of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and how these may influence behaviour. A proactive and organised approach to managing workload, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Strong teamworking skills, with the confidence to both support and appropriately challenge colleagues where needed. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact .Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 6 September 2026 at midnight. If we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. As a Painter and Decorator, you will be based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and will be required to travel and work across any of our YMCA DLG sites, with demand varying throughout the year. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential, and a vehicle will be provided. YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. The focus in our housing services is to help develop the young people's skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently. Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people's lives? Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to give our residents a good quality, safe home, working closely with project staff to identify repairs required, make repairs, undertake ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and to make empty homes ready for re-occupation. We operate across Brighton, Guildford, East Sussex, and West Sussex, centred around our Foyers in Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Guildford, Horsham, Worthing, and Crawley which provide 24hour supported housing for young people aged 16-25. We also manage several larger shared houses (typically 4-8 residents) through our Transitional Housing teams, supporting young people on their journey to independence. This role will primarily deal with the sites within Brighton and Hove but the post holder must be prepared to travel to any of our sites from Guildford, Worthing, to Hastings. A key part of the role involves redecorating empty homes to prepare them for new residents. This work must be completed promptly, to an agreed and consistent standard, and with clear communication to site and maintenance teams to ensure properties can be relet within void target times. You will also carry out planned redecoration within communal areas of our accommodation, as well as offices and workspaces used by our staff and volunteers. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know that skills and potential come in many forms, and your background may offer valuable transferable strengths. Experience and Knowledge We are looking for someone who brings: NVQ 2 or equivalent in painting and decorating, or equivalent work experience Practical experience in maintenance, cleaning, or decorating within supported housing, residential, or communitybased settings. A proven track record of delivering highquality work, with at least two years' experience undertaking duties similar to those required in this role. A strong commitment to safety, quality, and resident wellbeing, ensuring all work is completed to a consistent and professional standard. Good knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to painting, decorating, and maintenance work, including safe working practices and compliance procedures. An understanding of professional boundaries, alongside awareness of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and how these may influence behaviour. A proactive and organised approach to managing workload, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Strong teamworking skills, with the confidence to both support and appropriately challenge colleagues where needed. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact .Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 6 September 2026 at midnight. If we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
30 hours per week (term-time only) / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working days to be discussed at interview (role may be considered for job share between two counsellors) YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. YMCA Dialogue is a BACP Accredited service, providing counselling services in schools since 1994. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, colleges, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. We are recruiting for qualified counsellor or therapist with experience of working with secondary school children to join our team and deliver our service at The Forest School in Horsham, West Sussex. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will provide an ethical, professional counselling service at The Forest School and will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. This will include discussion of referrals, managing a session timetable within the school day and agreeing a process for students coming to and from sessions. You will be required to undertake assessments with parents/carers and counselling sessions with children, complete all associated admin and attend regular clinical supervision and line management meetings. Key responsibilities Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments. Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload. Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments. Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student's counselling. Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School's Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises. Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC). You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience You will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, together with experience of building effective therapeutic relationships. You will bring a professional, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ideally have experience of counselling children and young people using creative therapeutic approaches. Experience of working within a school setting would be advantageous. Essential: Counselling or psychotherapy qualification at Level 4 minimum; Level 6 or above is desirable - along with two years' or 450+ hours post qualifying experience in face-to-face individual counselling or therapy with young people (preferred), including experience of working with risk-related issues as a qualified counsellor. You will already have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures. You will already have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues. You will already have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . If you require any assistance with our application process, please do email us at . CLOSING DATE: Monday 31 August 2026 at midnight. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
30 hours per week (term-time only) / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working days to be discussed at interview (role may be considered for job share between two counsellors) YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. YMCA Dialogue is a BACP Accredited service, providing counselling services in schools since 1994. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, colleges, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. We are recruiting for qualified counsellor or therapist with experience of working with secondary school children to join our team and deliver our service at The Forest School in Horsham, West Sussex. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will provide an ethical, professional counselling service at The Forest School and will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. This will include discussion of referrals, managing a session timetable within the school day and agreeing a process for students coming to and from sessions. You will be required to undertake assessments with parents/carers and counselling sessions with children, complete all associated admin and attend regular clinical supervision and line management meetings. Key responsibilities Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments. Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload. Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments. Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student's counselling. Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School's Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises. Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC). You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience You will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, together with experience of building effective therapeutic relationships. You will bring a professional, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ideally have experience of counselling children and young people using creative therapeutic approaches. Experience of working within a school setting would be advantageous. Essential: Counselling or psychotherapy qualification at Level 4 minimum; Level 6 or above is desirable - along with two years' or 450+ hours post qualifying experience in face-to-face individual counselling or therapy with young people (preferred), including experience of working with risk-related issues as a qualified counsellor. You will already have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures. You will already have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues. You will already have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . If you require any assistance with our application process, please do email us at . CLOSING DATE: Monday 31 August 2026 at midnight. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
