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:
YPAS is seeking to recruit a – Clinical Administrator
- Work as part of YPAS clinical administration team to ensure the smooth running of the clinical administration needs of YPAS’s YIAC (Youth information Advice and Counselling) service.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team supporting leadership, wellbeing and therapeutic practitioners to address the mental health and emotional well-being of children, young people and families.
Intermediate counselling qualification or above is essential, as is administration experience.
To read the full job description, click here.
To request an application pack email [email protected] quoting ref #: YPASCA25
Closing date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 (5pm)
Trainee Parenting Practitioners (x4) – We are offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Parenting Practitioner, with paid, hands-on experience supporting parents and carers. This 12-month trainee post will equip you with the skills to deliver evidence-based parenting interventions, including group programmes and one-to-one coaching.
To read the full job description, click here.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 (10am)