Fixed Term Contract Counsellor Position – Cornerstone Community Centre Cheltenham (Internal Applicants Only)

Location: Cornerstones Centre Cheltenham

Term: Hourly

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a counsellor to be based in the Cornerstone Community Centre in Cheltenham.

This is a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract role, open to internal applicants only, for 2 hours each week.

As we continue to expand our paid counselling provision, we are seeking an experienced Counsellor to join our growing team. This role will be based at the Cornerstone in Cheltenham; our offer is to provide counselling for clients that are already supported by the wider Cornerstone Centre or who live within the local area.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will be skilled in working with clients who have been identified as needing an experienced counsellor.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Vicki Paterson, Clinical Manager, at Vicki@lpost.org.uk.

Deadline for Applications: 20th August 2026

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A full induction is provided.
Listening Post employees gain access to our full CPD programme, generally four one-day seminars and three centre meetings per year, plus additional CPD over Zoom.
Full support for the role with an experienced team, as well as administrative and IT support.
Sick pay provided in line with Listening Post’s policy on top of the statutory sick pay.
All necessary equipment provided (stationery, laptop, Microsoft 365 licence, etc.).
Free access to all offers and discounts on Bright Exchange.

Opportunity Details

Location: Cornerstones Centre Cheltenham

Term: Hourly

Hours: 2

Salary: £ 14

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Reporting to: Clinical Manager

Closing Date: 20 August, 2026

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