Job summary
Hope House Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a service in Gloucestershire offering emotional and practical support; as well as medical care to anyone who has experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse.
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual to join our team as a Specialist Sexual Violence Counsellor (22.5 hours Monday to Friday).
The post holder will clinically assess clients who have been referred by the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) or the Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA); following a disclosure of a sexual assault or rape.
Early Intervention, Pre-Trial, Post-trial/Post-decision counselling will be provided for clients who are either engaged with the Criminal Justice System, or who have recently experienced sexual assault but do not wish to engage with the police or criminal justice process.
The post holder will provide clinical supervision for staff members working within the SARC and Sexual Health service.
Please note that Therapeutic Counselling membership through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); or working towards this registration, is a requirement.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out initial assessments and select appropriate therapeutic treatments to clients referred by the SARC and ISVA team. These clients may present with multiple and complex issues.
- To formulate and implement plans for therapeutic interventions using a psychotherapeutic approach to manage a patient's identified problems and/or behaviours using an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing evidence-based methods.
- To comply with Crown Prosecution Pre- Trial Therapy guidelines for victims of sexual violence.
- To deliver therapy sessions in person, over the phone and online.
- To refer on for other specialist assessment and intervention, within primary or secondary care; through assessment or as an outcome of treatment interventions
- To liaise with the safeguarding services, when appropriate, and ensure follow-up of the concern.
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines ( British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
- To provide 1-2-1 and group clinical supervision to SARC and Sexual Health staff.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification at degree level through an accredited pathway.
- Therapeutic Counselling membership through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); or working towards registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist or post graduate training within the relevant field.
- Qualification in Telephone/Video Counselling
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients who have experience of: oSexual/ Domestic violence oUndergoing police investigation or court attendance
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients with mental health difficulties
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients with opsychosexual problems osexual health problems ohealth management osubstance misuse
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and working within BACP ethical framework
- Knowledge of the impact of sexual violence and domestic abuse
- Knowledge and understanding of Crown prosecution Pre- Trial Therapy Guidance
- Knowledge of the range of counselling procedures and techniques
- Knowledge and ability to assess service users, presenting with multiple problems
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Ability to set and deliver therapeutic packages to meet the needs of individual service users.
Personal Skills
Essential
- A team player who can also work independently and always act as a positive role model for others.
- An open minded non- judgemental attitude.
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances.
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach and openness to innovative practices.
- A positive "can do" attitude and ability to give and act on feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification at degree level through an accredited pathway.
- Therapeutic Counselling membership through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); or working towards registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist or post graduate training within the relevant field.
- Qualification in Telephone/Video Counselling
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients who have experience of: oSexual/ Domestic violence oUndergoing police investigation or court attendance
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients with mental health difficulties
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically with patients with opsychosexual problems osexual health problems ohealth management osubstance misuse
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and working within BACP ethical framework
- Knowledge of the impact of sexual violence and domestic abuse
- Knowledge and understanding of Crown prosecution Pre- Trial Therapy Guidance
- Knowledge of the range of counselling procedures and techniques
- Knowledge and ability to assess service users, presenting with multiple problems
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Ability to set and deliver therapeutic packages to meet the needs of individual service users.
Personal Skills
Essential
- A team player who can also work independently and always act as a positive role model for others.
- An open minded non- judgemental attitude.
- Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances.
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Can demonstrate flexibility of approach and openness to innovative practices.
- A positive "can do" attitude and ability to give and act on feedback.
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).
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).
