School Counsellor

We are currently looking to expand our team and are recruiting for the following position:

Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service) (Maternity Cover)

As counsellor within ASCERTs Services you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides services within a school setting. The Holistic Options for Promoting Resilience Schools (HOPE) Counselling service helps young people improved self-esteem, access to care, less interruption in learning, increased quality of everyday life and relationships, strengthening the use of their emotions, and increased self-awareness.

You will provide confidential support to young people aged 11 - 18 within a schools environment using your skills and knowledge in working safely and ethically and practising within relevant Competency Frameworks and Standards in counselling.

JOB TITLE Counsellor (HOPE Schools Counselling service) (Maternity Cover)

RESPONSIBLE TO Service Manager

LOCATION Based within key post primary schools in the Mid Ulster area.

LENGTH OF POST Fixed Term maternity cover until September 2027.

HOURS From 6.25 hours per week, Part-year 38 week contract

SALARY £29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year) Plus 4% Pension

Please send your CV along with the completed forms to by

12 noon on Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Full job pack can be found at

ASCERT are an equal opportunities employer

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