Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM)

Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM) in 50 Isledon Road - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM) Posted on 05/10/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3197 End Date: 25 Oct 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Not Specified All Departments Children and Young People All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary £44,331 - £45,696 (SO2) Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details 12 months Hours Per Week 35 Working Pattern Full time Home Vacancies Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM) ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role Focused on changing the future Islington Council is seeking skilled and committed practitioners to join the Becoming A Man (BAM) team as Counsellors working directly with young people in secondary schools. BAM is a school-based counselling and mentoring programme that supports boys aged 12–16 to develop social-emotional skills, strengthen relationships and make positive choices about their future. As a BAM Counsellor, you will build trusted relationships with young people and create safe, supportive and appropriately challenging spaces in which they can reflect, develop and thrive. What will you be doing? Deliver weekly curriculum-based BAM group counselling sessions (“BAM Circles”). Provide individual counselling, mentoring and support to young people participating in BAM. Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Work collaboratively with school staff, pastoral teams and other professionals to support young people’s engagement and wellbeing. Create safe, engaging and inclusive environments that support young people’s social-emotional development. Maintain accurate records and contribute to programme monitoring, evaluation and data collection requirements. Participate fully in BAM training, coaching, supervision and reflective practice to support high-quality and consistent programme delivery. Follow safeguarding procedures and identify and escalate concerns appropriately. What skills and experience are we looking for? Experience working directly with young people in education, youth work, counselling, social care or community settings. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people. Strong group facilitation, communication and empathy skills. An understanding of trauma-informed, relationship-based and culturally responsive practice. An ability to work effectively and collaboratively with school staff and other professionals. A commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-racist practice. A commitment to ongoing professional and personal development, including openness to coaching, feedback a