We Are With You

High Intensity Counsellor (Ref:0045ZB)

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified Counsellor to join our Surrey NHS Talking Therapies service. As a High Intensity Counsellor, you will excel in your clinical practice to fulfil all aspects of the role.

Main duties of the job

You will assess clients for suitability for specific psychological intervention models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Manual. You will treat clients with a presenting problem of depression or recurrent depression by delivering one of the NICE-recommended time-limited psychological therapy for depression. Work may also involve liaising with other health and social care staff to support your clients.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,818 to £52,530 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1749802447-8XXIT

Job locations

Farringdon

City of London

EC1M 4DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this position is 11th July 2025 however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. This is a full-time position and predominately be remote working, delivering therapy via video or telephone but may require you to offer in person therapy in Surrey. You will be expected to work at least one late night per week (12pm - 8pm). The salary is up to £45,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience and you will also receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance on top. About the Role To apply for this role you must have at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BACP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. It is essential that you have completed two years post-graduate qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology and meeting the required contact and supervising counselling hours. Additionally we require you to have successfully completed at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
  • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this position is 11th July 2025 however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. This is a full-time position and predominately be remote working, delivering therapy via video or telephone but may require you to offer in person therapy in Surrey. You will be expected to work at least one late night per week (12pm - 8pm). The salary is up to £45,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience and you will also receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance on top. About the Role To apply for this role you must have at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BACP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. It is essential that you have completed two years post-graduate qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology and meeting the required contact and supervising counselling hours. Additionally we require you to have successfully completed at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual. Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
  • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
    • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
    • Recognised professional qualification in at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
    • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
    • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
    • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults and other relevant legislation
    • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
    • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
    • Advance communication skills
    • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
    • Able to manage a clinical caseload effectively and meet performance targets
    • High level of enthusiasm and motivation
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
    • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
    • Recognised professional qualification in at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
    • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
    • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
    • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults and other relevant legislation
    • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
    • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
    • Advance communication skills
    • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
    • Able to manage a clinical caseload effectively and meet performance targets
    • High level of enthusiasm and motivation

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Ella Lauder

    ella.lauder@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    23 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £41,818 to £52,530 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1749802447-8XXIT

    Job locations

    Farringdon

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


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