Counsellor - Becoming a Man (BAM)
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
Islington Council is looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join the Becoming A Man (BAM) team as Junior Counsellors supporting programme delivery in secondary schools.
This role is ideal for practitioners with experience of working with young people in education, youth work or social care and who would like to develop expertise in delivering an innovative, evidence-based approach to supporting youth development within schools.
What will you be doing?
- Support delivery of weekly BAM group sessions in schools.
- Build positive relationships with young people participating in the programme.
- Assist with mentoring and individual support.
- Work alongside Senior Counsellors to deliver engaging sessions.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and programme administration.
What skills and experience are we looking for?
- Experience working or volunteering with young people.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Interest in youth mentoring, social‑emotional learning or education.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Dedicated to professional development and systemic engagement.
- Commitment to supporting young people from diverse backgrounds.
About the team
You will work within the Young Islington team alongside the BAM Head of Service, BAM Programme Manager, and fellow Counsellors to deliver an evidence‑based programme supporting young people across the borough.
Occupational Requirement - Due to the nature of the programme, applicants must identify as male. Applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
Apply now and begin your journey supporting young people to thrive.
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
