Counselling Care Skye & Lochalsh

01/06/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Children and Young Person Lead Counsellor (Part-Time)

24.5 hours per week | £27.260 per annum | Fixed-term (1 year, continuation dependent on funding)
Location: Schools – Skye and Lochalsh

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh provide vital early intervention mental health support across our rural and island communities. We are currently seeking a Lead Counsellor for our children’s service running a school-based counselling service for children and young people from aged five to eighteen.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, community-based organisation, helping to provide an essential service for our younger members of society.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor who is able to lead and support the delivery of high-quality counselling services for children and young people in Skye and Lochalsh.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, oversee staff workloads, coordinate referrals, maintain reporting systems, liaise and report to the board of trustees and work collaboratively with schools and external agencies to ensure effective support for young people and families.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
The chance to make a real difference to mental health support in the Skye and Lochalsh community.

Additional Information
The role requires a driving license and a car.

Closing date: 26/06/26
Interview date: 02/07/26

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact: [email protected]

07/05/2026

Help us ensure that everyone in our community has access to the support they need.

05/05/2026

We are delighted to promote this exhibition. One of the artists, Pat Armstrong, will donate any money raised by her work to CCSL. Thank you Pat and congratulations to all the artists involved.

21/04/2026

Help make change a reality.

15/04/2026

Great to be a part of this initiative.

🌟 Dunvegan Community Hub🌟
Join us at Dunvegan Community Hall for our first drop-in day on:
📅 23 April
⏰ 10am – 4pm
https://www.slcvo.org.uk/community-hubs

Come along for a warm welcome, free refreshments, and a chance to chat with local organisations offering support, advice, and information. 🚶‍♀️☕

✨ Drop‑in and chat to a range of groups including:
• Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau
• Connecting Carers
• Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association
• Mikeysline

🎨 Free Activities:
• Toddler Play Session (10.30am–12pm) by Corry Capers, Outdoor Learning, South Skye
• Creative Crafts by Rag Tag n Textile
• Self-Management Health Support by MySelf-Management
• Single Session Counselling by Counselling Care Skye & Lochalsh

🚗 Need transport? We can help!

Call 01478 612921 to arrange transport or book an activity.

Supported by Dunvegan Community Trust & DCF Community Cafe

19/03/2026

Radio Skye Thanks for your recent interest in CCSL. Here's that job opportunity we spoke about. Please share.

05/03/2026

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations Job Opportunity for the candidate at CCSL.

05/03/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Development Officer (Part-Time), Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh

21 hours per week | 1 Year Fixed-term | £19,200 per annum (£17.58 per hour)
Location: Skye and Lochalsh / Highlands (flexible / hybrid working)

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh is seeking a motivated and experienced Development Officer to help strengthen the sustainability and profile of our community-based mental health service. This post will play a key role in increasing community resilience across Skye and Lochalsh by securing funding, strengthening donor relationships and raising awareness of our work.

We are looking for someone with:

○ Proven experience in fundraising or income generation
○ Strong written skills and experience preparing funding applications and reports
○ The ability to build positive relationships with funders and community stakeholders
○ An understanding of the voluntary sector and community-based services

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability of an essential local service and make a tangible difference to community wellbeing.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 13th April

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

04/03/2026

Really excited for our free community training course! Please share with anyone you know who might be interested...

08/11/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
This Remembrance Sunday, Radio Skye presents a special feature from journalist Jamie McDonald exploring the lives and legacy of those across Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh impacted by conflict.

The programme hears from:
• Thomas Wilson, former Paratrooper and Portree Parade Commander
• Catherine MacPhee from the Skye & Lochalsh Archive Centre
• Author David Macleod, whose book 'More Than Just a Name' tells the stories behind the Lochalsh War Memorial
• Voices from the archive

With music from the Skye Wind Band, this reflective piece details the courage, loss and continued remembrance in our island communities.

Tune in from 10am on Sunday 9th November.