Counsellor – Becoming a Man (BAM)

Overview

In this role you will support boys aged 12–16 in secondary schools through the Becoming A Man (BAM) programme, delivering group and individual counselling to develop social-emotional skills. You will work closely with school staff to create safe, inclusive spaces and contribute to monitoring and safeguarding. The position emphasizes professional development, reflective practice, and data-informed delivery, within a mission to challenge inequality and empower young men. This is a hands-on, impact-focused role in a diverse urban borough.

Pay / Benefits

• Up to 31 days’ leave per year (36 after five years)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• London Living Wage
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly BAM Circles (group counselling)
• Provide individual counselling, mentoring and support to participants
• Build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Collaborate with school staff and other professionals to support wellbeing
• Create safe, engaging environments for social-emotional development
• Maintain accurate records and support monitoring and evaluation
• Participate in training, supervision and reflective practice
• Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns as needed

Key requirements

• Experience working directly with young people in education, youth work, counselling, social care or community settings
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills
• Group facilitation, empathy and reflective practice abilities
• Understanding of trauma-informed, relationship-based and culturally responsive practice
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and professionals
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-racist practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and openness to coaching and feedback
• Strong organisational skills and record-keeping for monitoring and evaluation
• Genuine Occupational Requirement – male (due to programme design)
• Applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds encouraged

• Empathy
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Trauma-informed practice
• Relationship-based approaches
• Accurate record-keeping and data collection

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