Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker

Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker at Step Forward.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team supporting young people aged 11-25 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a recognised supervision qualification and proven experience in providing clinical supervision to other practitioners. You will have substantial experience (minimum 2 years post-qualification) in delivering therapy to young people, with the confidence to work across individual, group, and workshop settings.

In this senior role, you will:

• Provide high-quality, confidential 1:1 therapeutic support and wellbeing interventions across our main centre and outreach locations (e.g. schools, youth centres, supported accommodation).
• Offer evidence-based short-, medium-, and long-term interventions.
• Facilitate groupwork, workshops, and presentations to engage young people in diverse environments.
• Deliver clinical supervision to Step Forward's counselling team, ensuring high standards of practice and reflective development.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You will bring a deep understanding of therapeutic models, a strong safeguarding focus, and the adaptability to meet the varied needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration-particularly within education, statutory, or voluntary sectors-is essential.

Our services are primarily face-to-face, with some delivery via phone or online platforms. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends in line with young people's needs is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 therapy and wellbeing support in a range of settings
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops on key issues such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement, identity, and relationships
• Provide high-quality clinical supervision to therapists and counsellors within the service
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation
• Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, schools)
• Champion access for vulnerable and underrepresented young people

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised therapy qualification and professional accreditation (or working towards)
• Supervision qualification and experience delivering clinical supervision
• Minimum 2 years' experience counselling young people aged 11-25
• Proven ability to work in multi-agency and school settings
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of youth mental health needs
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

About Step Forward:

Step Forward is a dynamic, inclusive charity based in Tower Hamlets. We are committed to evolving to meet the needs of young people and value collaboration, creativity, and a holistic approach. All staff contribute to our wider organisational aims and the smooth running of day-to-day operations.