Counsellor, Mental Health, Social Work
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health, Psychology
Role overview
Reporting to:
Head of Health Services
Many of the young people you will work with have experienced significant trauma, including displacement, persecution, torture, human trafficking, and modern slavery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support emotional wellbeing and resilience, help young people navigate and engage with wider support services, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive therapeutic environment.
You will be passionate about providing culturally competent therapy with a strong understanding of the mental health needs of marginalised communities, particularly refugees and people seeking asylum. You will have fluency in one or more languages commonly spoken by refugee communities, which is essential to this role.
You will be confident working with complex trauma, comfortable in a dynamic, community-based environment, and committed to creating accessible and affirming therapeutic spaces for young people who may have experienced significant barriers to support. This includes delivering one to one counselling, group therapy, and therapeutic workshops within a busy day centre setting.
Key detailsContract type and hours: The role is part-time
. The post holder will be required to work 21 hours across three days per week. The exact working pattern will be determined following interview. Some work over the Christmas period will be required.Salary: The starting salary for role is: £31,200.00 (pro-rata).
Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR
Final date to receive applications:9am, Friday 27th March 2026
How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter.
To provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic support to young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, with a particular focus on refugees and people seeking asylum. This will include.
Delivering one to one counselling and group-based therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced, drop-in day centre setting.
Co-designing and facilitating therapeutic groups and workshops tailored to the needs of refugee and asylum-seeking young people.
Conducting initial clinical assessments and contributing to ongoing care planning.
Working collaboratively with teams across disciplines to ensure holistic, joined-up support for young people.
Applying a strong trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive approach to all aspects of the role.
Assessing and responding appropriately to risk, including safeguarding, self-harm and suicide risk, in line with organisational policies and ethical framework.
Adapting therapeutic approaches to a drop-in model, including brief interventions and fluctuating engagement.
Engaging in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to ensure safe, ethical practice.
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the service, by monitoring outcomes and service impact.
To contribute positively and constructively to the development of the teams, service and NHYC. This will include:
Covering for other members of the team as necessary
Following NHYC’s policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post
Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Head of Services, Director of Operations or CEO.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and want to use these to the full in their work.
E:
Essential
D:
Desirable
A recognised Counselling qualification at Level 4 or above (person-centred or closely aligned modality). (E)
Registered and/or accredited with a professional counselling body (e.g. BACP or equivalent). (E)
Fluency in English and at least one language commonly spoken by refugee communities. (E)
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