Graduate Counsellor - #2181949

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with one late shift per week (12pm–8pm) introduced after the first month.

Are you a recently qualified counsellor looking to take the next step in your counselling career?

We are recruiting for a Graduate Counsellor to join a supportive counselling service based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your counselling experience whilst supporting adults experiencing a range of emotional, psychological and mental health difficulties.

You will provide immediate, telephone-based support, helping individuals navigate challenging situations whilst developing your experience in risk assessment, safeguarding and brief therapeutic interventions.

As a Graduate Counsellor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing immediate emotional and psychological support through telephone consultations.
• Supporting adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress and personal difficulties.
• Carrying out initial assessments to understand individual needs and determine appropriate support.
• Recognising and responding to risk, including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and following appropriate escalation procedures.
• Using brief therapeutic approaches, including solution-focused techniques.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential case records.
• Developing your experience in telephone counselling, risk management and crisis support.

• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
• One late shift per week, working 12pm–8pm, introduced after your first month.

To be considered for this Graduate Counsellor position, you will need:

• A Level 4 counselling qualification or above.
• Current membership with a recognised professional counselling body, or eligibility for registration.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within counselling and mental health support.
• Experience supporting adults with emotional or mental health difficulties, including through placements or voluntary work.
• An understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and suicide prevention.
• Confidence communicating with individuals experiencing emotional distress.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified counsellor looking to build their experience within a supportive professional environment.