Band 5 Counsellor within the Tees Valley Getting Help Service

The post holder will be part of a wider team that collaboratively provides high-quality, brief, and evidence-based support that is sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of children and young people. This role will provide early intervention and structured therapeutic support to children, young people, and families experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health challenges. Working within a supportive, trauma-informed environment where the emphasis is on collaborative delivery of short-term, outcomes-based interventions, as well as contributing to consultation and partnership work in educational and community settings.

A collaborative of local organisations (TEWV, The Link, The Junction, Alliance Psychological Services, Changing Futures North East, and Teesside Mind) have come together to provide the Tees Valley CYP Getting Advice & Help (GA&H) service. This innovative partnership is built on a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people by making services more equitable, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

TEWV leads the partnership, with Alliance Psychological Services and The Link providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and South Tees respectively; ensuringstrong, place-based delivery.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that is reshaping how mental health support is delivered to young people in our communities., Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve eversupported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.

We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionalsprovide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives. Whats more, we campaign locallyto improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.

Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefitsof a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that ourpeople and our culture are at theheart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride inmaking sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.