Job summary
Are you a qualified and experienced counsellor? We are looking for a part time (30 hrs) counsellor.
Do you have the skills to work
under your own initiative and be able to manage your own caseload?
Can you work to deadlines and
deal with conflicting priorities?
We are looking for a motivated counsellor to join our expanding
psychological wellbeing service in NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies. The
post holder will work alongside a team of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Counsellors and CBT therapists within a stepped care model to provide a range
of NICE approved counselling interventions for depression and anxiety
disorders.
The successful candidate will be a skilled person-centred or integrative
counsellor, experienced and highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their
own workload, and preferably with experience of working within an IAPT service. Counsellor accreditation and a qualification in either Counselling
for Depression or Interpersonal Therapy is desirable.
We offer flexible working patterns, allowing opportunities such as
condensed hours.
Main duties of the job
1.To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients
2.To manage a varied caseload of clients
3.To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals
4.To collate and analyse performance data as necessary
5.To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
6.To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate
7.To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records
8.To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
9.To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required
About us
Big Life Group is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for people who have the least. When you become part of Big Life - as a staff member or volunteer - we want you to feel great about your time with us.
NHS East Cheshire Talking Therapies is part of Big Life Self Help Services and can provide excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision, personal development plans, and expansive training opportunities.
Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package. It's important to us that staff feel great while they work here. That partly comes from a supportive, flexible approach to managing and nurturing our staff, but also from a wide range of perks, schemes and support, which help make being part of Big Life a bit brighter.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
The Big Life Group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life Group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached document for full job description.
You will be delivering counselling interventions in clinics across Eastern Cheshire, offering face to face appointments and video and telephone sessions as required.
1.To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients
2.To manage a varied caseload of clients
3.To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals
4.To collate and analyse performance data as necessary
5.To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
6.To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate
7.To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records
8.To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
9.To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached document for full job description.
You will be delivering counselling interventions in clinics across Eastern Cheshire, offering face to face appointments and video and telephone sessions as required.
1.To use a range of evidence based tools and techniques for assessments, goals and motivating clients
2.To manage a varied caseload of clients
3.To work with groups of clients to help them achieve their goals
4.To collate and analyse performance data as necessary
5.To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
6.To promote the service to communities and agencies as appropriate
7.To keep accurate and up to date records of clients records
8.To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed
9.To ensure all statutory responsibilities are followed and reported as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum qualification required is Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Desirable
- IPT or CfD qualification
- BACP Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- a.Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues
- b.Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- c.Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- d.Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- e.Experience of carrying out client-centred assessments in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion, or debt management
- f.Experience of delivering counselling to a range of clients with common mental health problems, preferably within an IAPT programme
Qualifications required for this post
Essential
- a.Counselling Qualification to Diploma level 4 or above
- b.Counselling for Depression or IPT qualification (or willingness to complete these)
Skills
Essential
- a.Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
- b.Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
- c.Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively
- d.Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example
- e.Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients
Knowledge
Essential
- a.Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group
- b.Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)
Personal
Essential
- a.Membership of BACP or equivalent professional organisation
- b.Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- c.Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- d.Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- e.Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum qualification required is Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Desirable
- IPT or CfD qualification
- BACP Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- a.Experience of working with people facing a range of barriers and social issues
- b.Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- c.Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- d.Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- e.Experience of carrying out client-centred assessments in one or more of the following fields: mental health, family support, physical health, smoking cessation, diet and exercise, employment, social inclusion, or debt management
- f.Experience of delivering counselling to a range of clients with common mental health problems, preferably within an IAPT programme
Qualifications required for this post
Essential
- a.Counselling Qualification to Diploma level 4 or above
- b.Counselling for Depression or IPT qualification (or willingness to complete these)
Skills
Essential
- a.Ability to use a database/ability to learn how to use a database
- b.Ability to assist clients to help them define and achieve their goals and aspirations
- c.Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively
- d.Ability to work well across a range of different subject areas such as housing, mental health, education and debt management for example
- e.Ability to work with staff from a range of agencies and organisations to better integrate services for clients
Knowledge
Essential
- a.Knowledge of the barriers and issues facing our client group
- b.Knowledge of the local area your service is based in (community groups, services available as well as local demographics)
Personal
Essential
- a.Membership of BACP or equivalent professional organisation
- b.Positive and outlook and a can do attitude
- c.Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties
- d.Commitment to working towards the Big Life groups ethos and values, including having a non-judgemental approach
- e.Commitment to personal development and willingness to regularly update skills and experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
