Hertfordshire Mind Network

We are recruiting a Sessional Counsellor to join the Children and Young People s (CYP) Community Counselling service. Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health? If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you. Job title: Sessional Counsellor (CYP) Reference Number: 329 Reports to: CYP Senior Counsellor Salary: £30 per clinical hour Contract: Freelance / Contractor (Dependent on the schedule of services agreed) Work Pattern: Variable - to be agreed based on the schedule of service being delivered by the Sessional Counsellor. Work will be completed within the service operational hours of: 7:30am-10:30pm (7 Days a Week, excluding bank holidays). Based: Counselling will be delivered from varied venues across Herts county (e.g. HMN wellbeing centres, community venues, schools). Some remote work from home is permitted and to be agreed with your line manager. About the Project The Children and Young People s (CYP) Community Counselling service is a new Herts Mind Network service, whose aim is to provide accessible, timely and high quality countywide counselling to local children and young people. Our CYP Community Counselling Service will deliver a blend of face-to-face, online, 1:1 and group counselling to enable young people to obtain impactful therapeutic support for the mental health difficulties they are facing, in a way that suits them. The objectives of the CYP Community Counselling Service are: To support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues in Hertfordshire. To provide high quality counselling, both face-to-face and online that is tailored to the child or young person and incorporates all facets of their life. To promote early intervention and prevention through an accessible and flexible counselling service that champions the strengths and self-resilience of children and young people. To work actively, inclusively and collaboratively with local children, young people and their families. To be a key partner of the Hertfordshire CYP MHS system, offering and increasing access to community-based help regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing. About the Role The CYP Sessional Counsellor post is integral to the delivery of this new community-based clinical service, delivering needs-led, robust and flexible counselling to local CYPF. The postholder will work clinically within the service, delivering group and/or 1:1 counselling either in-person or online. The CYP Sessional Counsellor will deliver a minimum of one therapeutic group or 3 x 1:1 counselling sessions per week. The clinical work of the postholder may take place in varied formats/locations, meeting the needs, requirements and preferences of CYPF accessing the service. The postholder will keep timely, detailed and accurate records, following organisational processes diligently. They will also ensure any concerns regarding CYPF accessing the service are escalated and managed efficiently, keeping the CYPF at the centre of their decision making. The successful candidate will have a Level 4 qualification diploma or above in counselling, psychotherapy or arts/play therapy AND current registered/accredited/full/qualified membership of one of the following relevant professional bodies (BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BAAT etc.), competency in working within a recognized theoretical framework or therapeutic modality and a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a therapeutic or counselling capacity with children, young people and/or families. Closing date: Ongoing. Please complete and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, on a first come first served basis. N.B. Please quote reference number 329 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Peer Support Worker Reference: 354 Responsible to: Peer Support Team Lead Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,233 per annum Based: Letchworth + Herts Countywide travel required, depending on client need and waiting lists Another exciting role has become available within our Peer Support Service. About the Peer Support Services Our Peer Support Service started 14 years ago, Since then, we have seen our service grow and we now offer Peer Support across the whole of Hertfordshire. Peer Support is the key service most requested by people and we now offer this in all of our 7 Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire. HMN s values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive form the basis of all the work we do. Hertfordshire Mind Network provide a range of training opportunities, including our Peer Support Academy. Working in co-production with clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders, we were able to create our own Peer Support Charter Values and these values form the ethos we work within our peer support team and the 2 academy courses we run which are: The Foundations of Peer Support and Supporting Others in a Peer Way. About the Role The Peer Support service provide tailored, personalised support for someone s individual needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. This approach includes; Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person. As a Peer Support Worker you will: Offer 1-1 peer support in Letchworth and within other HMN Wellbeing Centres across the County depending on client need and waiting lists You will help co-facilitate our online Peer Support Group Meet client need and work within this personalised approach Work with clients in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres Support clients in a peer support way Play an integral role in instilling HMN s values through our 1-1 and group support Play a key part in the development and delivery of our groups Always ensure the delivery of quality services We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 15 May 2026 Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in our Watford Wellbeing Centre. (Address will be provided) Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 354 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.