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<h3>Job Info</h3>Job Identification: 276Apply Before: 26/10/2025, 23:59Job Schedule: Full timeContract Type: PermanentSalary: &nbsp;From £59,967 - £67,469 per annumDBS required: NoDriving Required: NoOrganisation: School of Health and Society, University of Salford<h3>Opportunity Overview&nbsp;</h3>We are looking for a dynamic, creative and ambitious leader to take Counselling and Psychotherapy at Salford forward. Building on our strong foundations, you will drive innovation in teaching, research, and enterprise to meet the demands of a changing world. The candidate must have extensive experience as a counsellor or psychotherapist, experience of developing and delivering counselling and/or psychotherapy education and sustained leadership experience. The successful candidate must be an excellent team player who is willing to work on a variety of leadership activities and tasks both within the Directorate and across the wider school and university. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a progressive, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.<h3>For a full list of responsibilities and criteria, please see the <a href="https://iahgme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&amp;fldFile=fFileGUID:F7DEBA76B4D6CA97CDB522F952A62B38&amp;fldBrowsingMode=contribution" target="_blank">Job Description</a></h3>If you require any further information please contact the Deputy Director of Social Sciences, Dr Darryl Humble on <a href="mailto:d.humble@salford.ac.uk" target="_blank">d.humble@salford.ac.uk</a>.About the School of Health and Society&nbsp;With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. &nbsp;We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. &nbsp;By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. &nbsp;Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future. &nbsp;What's in it for you?&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme</li><li>An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!</li><li>Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance</li><li>Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential</li><li>Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.&nbsp; Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives</li><li>The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts</li><li>Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships</li><li>Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles </li><li>Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to</li></ul><h3>About Us</h3>Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at <a>www.salford.ac.uk/jobs</a>.

University of Salford

Head of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Working hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, (except Mondays 11:30 - 19:30)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>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>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>100% funding for professional registration fees</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li></ul> 50084LSR3INDMANS

Counselling Manager

Working hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, (except Mondays 11:30 - 19:30)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>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>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>100% funding for professional registration fees</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li></ul> 50084LSR2INDMANS

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