Counsellor at North East Counselling Services

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £30,303 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

North East Counselling Services are recruiting Counsellors

Community Link Worker – Counselling Specialist

Employer: North East Counselling Services CIC
Location: Home working/ GP Practices within Gateshead Central South Primary Care Network

Hours: 28 hours per week  (or 2 x 14 hours per week)
Salary: £30,303.00 pro rata for 14-hour posts
Contract: Fixed term until 31^st March 2026 (extension subject to funding)
Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025, 12 noon
Interview Date: Week commencing 17th November 2025

About North East Counselling Services (NECS)

North East Counselling Services is a Community Interest Company providing high-quality counselling across the North East. We’re passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing by making counselling accessible and reducing waiting times.

We deliver counselling to adults, children, and couples—privately and in partnership with the NHS, local authorities, schools, and community organisations. Our values — making a societal difference, independence, customer-centred, responsive, and open — underpin everything we do.

About the Role

We’re excited to be recruiting Community Link Workers – Counselling Specialists to support patients across Gateshead Central South Primary Care Network (PCN).

You’ll work from home and within GP practices, providing 1:1 counselling and triage for patients with mild to moderate mental health needs. This role combines counselling with community connection — helping patients access the right support and build resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support to adults and/or young people (aged 4–18).
• Assess, triage, and refer patients appropriately.
• Deliver counselling face-to-face, online, or by phone.
• Build strong, empathetic relationships with patients.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice teams, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation.
• Follow North East Counselling Services’ policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality.
• Attend supervision and ongoing professional development.

About You

You’re a qualified counsellor who is passionate about improving mental health in your community. You’re empathic, adaptable, and able to work independently while being part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised Counselling Diploma or Degree (minimum Level 5)
• Experience of delivering counselling in-person and remotely
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Flexibility to work across surgeries and from home
• A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• £30,303.00 pro rata
• 25 days holiday per year plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• Regular clinical supervision (provided by North East Counselling Services)
• Supportive, person-centred working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development

How to Apply