Counsellor Therapeutic Alliance

Interviews

Interviews will be held on the 9th of April.

At Spurgeons, we believe every child deserves someone who will listen. Through our Therapeutic Alliance, we provide accessible, high‑quality counselling for children, young people and families who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement or family difficulties.

Our Therapeutic Alliance brings together skilled counsellors and dedicated administrative support to ensure young people can access the right help at the right time. We offer flexible support including school‑based sessions, community‑based counselling and secure online appointments.

With a strong focus on relationship‑building, emotional safety and evidence‑based practice, our team helps young people understand their feelings, build resilience and move forward with greater confidence. By joining us, you’ll be part of a compassionate, collaborative service committed to improving lives and strengthening families.

• Deliver one‑to‑one counselling sessions and structured DBT/CBT‑informed group programmes for children and young people.
• Create safe, supportive therapeutic environments that encourage emotional expression, resilience and growth.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records including assessments, consent, session notes and evaluation tools.
• Work across schools, community settings and online platforms with flexibility, including evening delivery.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities by identifying and escalating concerns in line with policy and guidance.
• Contribute to service development through reflective practice, KPI reporting and participation in supervision and CPD.

• You are qualified to at least Level 4 in Counselling, with a Level 5 (or equivalent) Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• You are registered with BACP or UKCP and committed to maintaining high ethical and professional standards.
• You have experience delivering counselling to children and young people.
• You can deliver both individual and group therapeutic sessions, including CBT‑informed and DBT‑informed approaches.
• You are confident handling safeguarding concerns, maintaining confidentiality and keeping accurate clinical records.
• You’re someone who wants to grow, you're keen to learn, open to feedback, and looking for a role where you can develop your skills and make a long‑term impact.

Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long‑lasting solutions to the challenges they face.

We create family hubs where we’re needed most, providing support with mental health, special educational needs, domestic abuse and all of family life’s challenges. We work through children and family centres, churches, schools and prisons. Putting children first in everything.

• Continuous professional development
• In-house learning platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice pension with employers contribution of up to 7%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• BHFS Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance 2 times annual salary
• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional paid time off at Christmas Flu vouchers
• Eye test reclaim

If you want to find out more about working at Spurgeons please visit our website.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.

We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.