Graduate Counsellor

Job description

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.

The Role: Graduate Counsellor

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.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

One late shift per week, working 12pm–8pm, introduced after your first month.

Requirements: Graduate Counsellor

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 ind...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancashire Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English