Bereavement Counsellor

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you an experienced counsellor / therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of our bereavement pathway?

Do you want to make a positive difference to adults experiencing bereavement related mental health difficulties?

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments to adults with common mental health problems?

Can you deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?

Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent, and amazing?

If the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.

The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates South Tyneside Talking Therapies, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) and the Healthy Minds Team.

South Tyneside Lifecycle Service is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing Talking Therapy services at both regional and national level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have:

Experience of working to support the mental health needs of adults within a primary care or community setting.

An understanding of common mental health problems and their impact on social functioning and physical health
An understanding of at least one brief psychological and/or psychosocial intervention and the development of positive mental health.
A commitment to the recovery model of mental health and service user and carer involvement
Skills in assessment and interventions for clients and consultation and supervision with primary care colleagues.

There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training.

Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.

The post is for 22 hours per week and requires the post holder to work one late shift per week.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro-Rata (22 hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-1024-35

Job locations

Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre

Prince Edward Road

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE34 8PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care providing medium level interventions which will include Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.

The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.

The post holder will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An accredited Counselling qualification (Minimum Level 4 Diploma), and accreditation (e.g. BACP or UKCP) or be accreditable, with 12 months minimum post qualification experience, or Degree level or post graduate qualification in a psychological or psychosocial intervention.
Accredited Counselling course.
Included a supervised placement as an integral part of the training.
Required an assessment of your competence at the end.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health.
Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders.
Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice.
Basic Microsoft Office IT skills.
An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement.

Physical Requirements

Essential

Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Desirable

Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An accredited Counselling qualification (Minimum Level 4 Diploma), and accreditation (e.g. BACP or UKCP) or be accreditable, with 12 months minimum post qualification experience, or Degree level or post graduate qualification in a psychological or psychosocial intervention.
Accredited Counselling course.
Included a supervised placement as an integral part of the training.
Required an assessment of your competence at the end.

Skills, Attributes and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health.
Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders.
Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice.
Basic Microsoft Office IT skills.
An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement.

Physical Requirements

Essential

Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Desirable

Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services.

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.