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Are you a qualified counsellor with management or leadership experience?Portfolio are proud to be representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Counselling Manager to their team.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewYou will work as part of the EAP management team in coaching your teams to provide in the moment therapeutic support, championing in house interventions, whilst providing assistance and information on a wide range of counselling subjects. You will monitor and manage daily goals, service level agreements and quality scoring, ensuring that all are working consistently and in line with organisational expectations. The role requires high levels of professional standards whilst working in a telephone environment, adhering to KPIs and SLAs.Responsibilities<ul><li>Overall responsibility for the running of your counselling team</li><li>Monitor, mentor and ensure counsellors are working in line with clinical governance and the KPIs set out within internal policies</li><li>Work proactively to ensure the wellbeing of all counsellors, through debriefs, wellbeing sessions and team engagement</li><li>Implement and maintain new weekly and monthly goals by completing regular quality assessments and coaching sessions; monitoring additional learning in line with performance management protocols and CPD requirements</li><li>To support the counselling team on a day-to-day basis with risk and safeguarding debriefs as and when required and ensure team members are always following the Risk Guidance policy</li><li>Take responsibility by ensuring all calls are being handled effectively and efficiently with no unnecessary delays</li><li>Create and deliver training presentations for new colleagues and shape and deliver new training presentations/programmes for existing colleagues</li><li>To provide daily, weekly, monthly reports to the Head of Counselling as required</li><li>To assist with the investigation and outcome of service issues</li></ul>What you Bring to the Team<ul><li>Counselling qualification with BACP registration</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated attitude</li><li>Professional and outgoing personality, with strong organisational skills</li><li>Ability to inspire team members and encourage clinical excellence and exceptional customer service</li><li>Ambitious with the determination to succeed</li><li>Proven experience within a professional and fast-paced work environment</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Holidays increase after 2-and 5- years' service</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Free 24/7 onsite gym</li><li>100% funding for professional registration fees</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li></ul> 50084LSINDMANS

Counselling Manager

Childrens Mental Health Assistant (full time, permanent) Rochdale £444 - £475 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: Sept 2025The School and Role A specialist school in Rochdale are looking for a Childrens Mental Health Assistant to support young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Childrens Mental Health Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.RequirementsThe desired Childrens Mental Health Assistant will:<ul> <li>Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality</li><li>Have experience of working with those with social, emotional, or mental health needs</li><li>Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults</li><li>Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support</li></ul> What we offer As a Childrens Mental Health Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:<ul> <li>Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.</li><li>Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).</li><li>Social and networking events.</li><li>Pension contributions.</li><li>CPD to help with your professional development.</li><li>Access to a dedicated consultant.</li><li>Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration</li></ul> About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.How to apply If you are a Childrens Mental Health Assistant based bear Bury who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

Children's Mental Health Assistant

We are currently recruiting for mental health support workers for a private mental health hospital located in Preston. Supporting adults 18+ male and female with various mental health conditions. Your role will be to ensure the patients are able to live as independent a life as possible by assisting with their every day lives when needed.Job Requirements:<ul><li>Experience working in mental health</li><li>DBS on update service (Desirable)</li><li>Minimum 3 years references no gaps</li><li>Restraint training such as ,CPI/PMVA etc</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Good at problem-solving and ability to make quick decisions</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Encourage New skill development</li><li>Promote patients individual, unique and diverse needs</li><li>Maintain and strengthen their relationships</li><li>Attending appointments</li><li>Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks</li></ul>Benefits working for CES Locums and Well-being include:<ul><li>Weekly Pay</li><li>PAYE</li><li>Lucrative refer a friend scheme </li><li>Holiday Pay</li><li>The opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li></ul> Interested in applying for this role?If you would like to learn more about the opportunity, please contact Jason on (phone number removed), message (phone number removed) or alternatively apply directly through this ad!CES Locums are a specialist recruitment agency providing experienced, qualified staff within the health and social care industry. We work with both private and NHS services, throughout the United Kingdom. Our bespoke service is tailored to the needs of our clients and staff since our main goal is to build long term, repeat business and strong relationship with them. We are also flexible on how you would choose to work for us as we can always offer you sessions to fit around your commitment.

Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs? Are you a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)?Oldham Council are seeking dedicated Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join their Community Mental Health Team on a permanent, full time basis.As part of a supportive and collaborative local authority, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services across the borough. You'll be working alongside experienced social workers, mental health professionals, and our wider Adult Social Care team.Salary: 41,511 - 45,718Benefits:<ul><li>Flexible Time Scheme/Compressed Hours</li><li>Work/Life Balance</li><li> 2,000 retention payment </li><li>Car user allowance of 500 and mileage expenses</li><li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees</li><li>Relocation package of up to 8,000</li><li>25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days and which increases after 5-10 years service</li><li>'Wellbeing Matters Internal Programme'</li><li>Season ticket loans for annual bus and metrolink</li><li>Annual Staff Awards</li><li>Pay Progression</li><li>Dedicated career mentoring, bespoke training and clear progression frameworks</li><li>Supportive management team</li><li>'Let's Talk Development Opportunities</li><li>Clear Progression Pathways </li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide a responsive and effective AMHP service under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)</li><li>Undertake MHA assessments, ensuring they are completed in line with legal requirements and best practice</li><li>Support individuals through holistic assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>Manage a complex caseload, balancing urgent statutory duties with longer-term support planning</li><li>Work closely with multi-agency partners including health, police, housing and voluntary services </li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Qualified and practising AMHP, registered with Social Work England</li><li>Proven experience in a similar statutory adult mental health setting (ideally 2+ years)</li><li>Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice</li><li>Excellent communication and decision-making skills</li></ul>Ready to apply or want more information?For more information or confidential discussion please get in touch (phone number removed) or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.

AMHP Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) - Permanent Oldham CouncilSalary: 41,511 - 45,718 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-timeAbout Oldham Council:Oldham Council is committed to creating a vibrant, safe, and thriving borough where residents can lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. We are transforming our Mental Health Services to create a specialist AMHP hub, integrating with community teams to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused practice. We value our employees and offer a supportive work environment, dedicated to your professional development and wellbeing.The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team. This is a crucial role within our evolving mental health services, contributing to a robust duty rota and providing specialist support to colleagues across the service.As a Permanent AMHP, you will hold a statutory responsibility to consider and coordinate all requests for Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, ensuring a social perspective is brought to the process and prioritising the least restrictive options wherever possible. You will play a pivotal role in upholding the law, protecting the rights of individuals, and promoting recovery-focused practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, including those for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs).</li><li>Lead and coordinate the MHA assessment process, making decisions regarding applications for compulsory admission and ensuring adherence to legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act).</li><li>Conduct Care Act Assessments, supporting individuals to maintain independence and promoting good mental health.</li><li>Provide expert mental health advice, support, and consultation to colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Work collaboratively with service users, their carers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.</li><li>Manage referrals in complex situations, including adult safeguarding cases, assessing risks and developing safety plans.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records using relevant electronic systems.</li><li>Participate in the AMHP duty rota, responding to urgent requests for MHA assessments.</li><li>Act as a role model, providing mentorship and support to colleagues, new social workers, and students.</li><li>Contribute to service development and quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Maintain Approved Mental Health Professional status through ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Hold professional qualification and full registration &amp; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.</li><li>Significant post-qualifying experience of undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental ill-health.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience of implementing the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.</li><li>The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with service users, carers, and colleagues</li><li>Strong risk management skills and the ability to work independently in challenging situations.</li><li>A commitment to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults.</li><li>Proficiency in using information technology and electronic record-keeping systems.</li><li>Ability to travel to undertake MHA assessments in community and institutional settings.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave which increases with service &amp; option to purchase additional leave.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme, an attractive pension scheme with the option for additional voluntary contributions.</li><li>Professional Fees fully reimbursement of your Social Work England Professional Registration Fees.</li><li>Employees Assistance Programme (24-hour advice and support), Mental Health First Aider network, and quality supervision.</li><li>Comprehensive opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.</li><li>Access to a wide range of savings and discounts for shopping, entertainment, travel, and more via the Vivup platform.</li><li>Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Including Cycle to Work and Home and Electronics</li><li>Recognition Schemes, Including Annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards.</li><li>Discounted Gym Membership with Oldham Community Leisure.</li></ul>ApplyShare the Opportunity and Earn!Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn a 300 referral bonus if they're successfully placed.To discuss this vacancy in more detail or if you'd be interested in hearing about similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via: Mobile: (phone number removed)Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.

Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Wellbeing Counsellor (phone number removed) FTE Hybrid or office based positionAre you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Day to Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>Essential Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>EAP experience</li><li>Experience of working within a target driven environment</li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>47589LS1R16INDHA

EAP Counsellor

Educational Psychologist High-Paying Manchester Benefits as an Educational Psychologist: <ul><li>Flexible Hybrid Working - Face-to-face assessments are required, but scheduling remains adaptable to suit your availability.</li><li>Highly Competitive Rates - Enjoy excellent pay reflective of your experience and expertise.</li><li>Diverse Caseload - Engage with children and young people aged 0-25 across a variety of settings.</li><li>Manageable Workload - Minimum requirement of just three cases per month.</li><li>Summer Availability - Opportunity to support critical cases during the summer period.</li><li>Strong Support System - Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive PEP.</li><li>Work Outside IR35 - Paid through your LTD company, ensuring maximum flexibility.</li></ul>A respected Local Authority in the Manchester area is looking to appoint two experienced Educational Psychologists to join their dynamic team on a flexible hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people while enjoying professional autonomy and a highly supportive environment. Your Role as an Educational Psychologist: <ul><li>Conduct in-person psychological assessments and create tailored intervention plans.</li><li>Deliver educational advice to support children and young people with a wide range of learning needs.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with schools, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.</li></ul> What We're Looking for: <ul><li>HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist - This is essential.</li><li>Proven experience working with children and young people aged 0-25.</li><li>Capacity to take on a minimum of 2-3 statutory assessments per month.</li><li>Flexibility to carry out face-to-face assessments in the Manchester area.</li></ul>Interested? Apply now or contact us today for further details. We offer a streamlined onboarding process and dedicated support throughout your placement with the Local Authority.

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