Job summary
A part-time qualified counsellor vacancy has arisen in this very established wellbeing service which provides mainly short-term, non-urgent psychological interventions for staff who may be struggling with mild to moderate emotional difficulties. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate significant experience, knowledge and skills suitable to the professional role and be an effective team-player. The role is office-based but also offers flexibilty for some home working where desirable.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective counselling for mild to moderate emotional difficulties.
To work as a member of the team and contribute to good team cohesion.
To undertake safeguarding and risk assessments where required.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryThe post holder will provide short-term counselling online or in-person for staff struggling with mild to moderate emotional difficulties.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service To provide specialist brief structured counselling service for adults (18+) with mild tomoderate mental health problems. This will normally be individual counselling but mayalso include group work where appropriate and requested by Line Manager. Therapy willbe delivered in-person in community venues or online/ by phone. To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues regarding suitability forcounselling e.g. treatment of depression, anxiety, phobias, childhood trauma (physical /sexual / emotional abuse), complex bereavement/loss issues. To select appropriate therapeutic treatment and make decisions regarding referrals e.g.If another intervention is more appropriate, or referral requires secondary careintervention. To assess risk of harm to client / self / others / property and take action as appropriate.This may involve breaching client confidentiality in interest of client or others safety e.g.Safeguarding Children or Adults, acts of terrorism, etc. This will be assessed in line withPrimary Care Mental Health Services risk assessment policies. To organise and manage a counselling workload and plan appropriate brief interventions To maintain appropriate records according to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trustpolicies and HMR Primary Care Mental Health Services protocols as directed by LineManager Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and stepdown arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.AFC 5/11/25 JME-260-25 Counsellor Band 6 Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapyprocess Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys andevaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback. Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the careprovided clients.Training and Supervision Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staffworking in the service (as appropriate due to level of training). Supervise staff in the service (as appropriate due to level of training).Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and anyregulating, professional and accrediting bodies and keep up to date on newrecommendations / guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, NationalService Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in counselling or other areas ofexpertise. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with seniortherapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development planmaintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels / developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes inpractice.General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies andprocedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personalgain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course oftheir official duties.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. Theduties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryThe post holder will provide short-term counselling online or in-person for staff struggling with mild to moderate emotional difficulties.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service To provide specialist brief structured counselling service for adults (18+) with mild tomoderate mental health problems. This will normally be individual counselling but mayalso include group work where appropriate and requested by Line Manager. Therapy willbe delivered in-person in community venues or online/ by phone. To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues regarding suitability forcounselling e.g. treatment of depression, anxiety, phobias, childhood trauma (physical /sexual / emotional abuse), complex bereavement/loss issues. To select appropriate therapeutic treatment and make decisions regarding referrals e.g.If another intervention is more appropriate, or referral requires secondary careintervention. To assess risk of harm to client / self / others / property and take action as appropriate.This may involve breaching client confidentiality in interest of client or others safety e.g.Safeguarding Children or Adults, acts of terrorism, etc. This will be assessed in line withPrimary Care Mental Health Services risk assessment policies. To organise and manage a counselling workload and plan appropriate brief interventions To maintain appropriate records according to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trustpolicies and HMR Primary Care Mental Health Services protocols as directed by LineManager Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and stepdown arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.AFC 5/11/25 JME-260-25 Counsellor Band 6 Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapyprocess Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys andevaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback. Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the careprovided clients.Training and Supervision Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staffworking in the service (as appropriate due to level of training). Supervise staff in the service (as appropriate due to level of training).Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and anyregulating, professional and accrediting bodies and keep up to date on newrecommendations / guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, NationalService Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in counselling or other areas ofexpertise. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with seniortherapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development planmaintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels / developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes inpractice.General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies andprocedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personalgain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course oftheir official duties.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. Theduties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Person Specification
Professional accreditation
Essential
Desirable
- Further qualification in a range of models / interventions
Person Specification
Professional accreditation
Essential
Desirable
- Further qualification in a range of models / interventions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
