YPAS offers a range of wellbeing and therapeutic services for children aged 5-15 years, young people ages 16-25 years and their families in Merseyside.
Established in 1966 YPAS is a charitable sector organisation that supports children, young people and families with their mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties. We deliver our services in primary schools, secondary schools and 3 community hubs across the city.
- YPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
- We aim for quality services and equal opportunities for all.
Student Placements at YPAS
YPAS works alongside and has strong relationships with universities and higher education institutes (HEI). At YPAS, we offer counselling placements for students undertaking counselling and psychotherapy training. We are committed to supporting our students in reaching their full potential.
Counselling and/or Psychotherapy Placements:
If you would like to join us or would like more information regarding our counselling and psychotherapy placements, please send your up-to-date contact details and CV to [email protected]
YPAS is currently accepting applications and has limited therapy student placement positions.
Other Student Placements:
If the placement query concerns alternative disciplines (such as social work or youth work), don’t hesitate to contact the designated placement coordinator at your university or HEI.
Current vacancies:
Marketing & Communications Officer
As part of the Marketing and Communications Team you will be responsible for the development and delivery of high quality, impactful marketing & communication strategies to raise the profile of YPAS. Alongside this, you will need to be a highly motivated individual who can work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a small team.
Read full job description: HERE
To request an application pack email: [email protected] quoting ref #MCT2023
Closing Date: Thursday 9th January 2025 – 5pm
Seedlings – Children’s Psychological Therapist
YPAS is seeking children’s therapist to join its national award-winning Liverpool Primary school therapeutic service for children aged 5-11 years. The Service is delivered across Liverpool Primary schools and YPAS Community Hubs. Therapeutic Qualification(s) are essential. Successful candidates will provide creative therapeutic interventions to children, working alongside families and schools.
Read full job description: HERE
To request an application pack email: [email protected] quoting ref #:SCT2025
Closing Date: Friday 17th January 2025 at – 4pm