School Counsellor

Recruiting Organisation: YMCA DownsLink Group                   

Working hours: 7.5 hours per week (term-time only), Tuesday 0830 – 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break)
Salary: £34,475 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Location: Felpham Community College in Felpham, Bognor Regis

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.

The Role

They are recruiting a 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.

The expected working day would be Tuesday 0830 – 1630 (with unpaid 30-minute break).

How to Apply:

 You can apply via website link here.

Please download a job pack from the same page for more information about other benefits offered. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact  Jodie.Wallis@ymcadlg.org

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They value diversity and promote inclusion, which they demonstrate through their activities, as well as in their policies and working practices. Reinforced by their culture and values, they seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For questions regarding this role or to request another application format: please email at recruitment@ymcadlg.org

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Please note this is a rolling advert; applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable applicants will be invited to attend interviews on a rolling basis. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.