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<h2>Job overview</h2><p>Abbey College Manchester are seeking a Counsellor to work as part of our pastoral team to provide one‑to‑one counselling to college students from here in the UK and 30 countries worldwide for January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.</p><p>The successful candidate will have, or be working towards, appropriate accreditation with BACP, UKCP, APC, BAAT or similar, and hold or be working towards a post graduate qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy. A friendly demeanor fitting with the ethos of the College&nbsp;and a welcoming and non-judgmental attitude are crucial. Experience of working with young people is essential.</p><p><strong>About Abbey College Manchester</strong></p><p>Abbey College Manchester was founded in 1990 and over the past thirty plus has become one of the leading providers of independent sixth form education in Greater Manchester. There are normally about 200-220 students in the college. Within this around 30% are from the Manchester area with the remainder coming from 40 different countries across Europe; Africa; Asia and the Americas.</p><p>&nbsp;We aim to:</p><p>• guide our students to achieve academic success and fulfil their aspirations</p><p>• respect and value each student providing a friendly, safe, supportive environment where students are happy and grow in confidence</p><p>• show a sensitive understanding of the challenges facing young people in the 21st Century by</p><p>empowering students to make informed decisions and have the determination to achieve their goals</p><p>• prepare our students for university, their future careers and to make a positive contribution to the community.</p><p>We are a dynamic, exciting college, situated in the heart of Manchester providing high quality, flexible A Level, International Foundation and GCSE programmes. We have recently introduced two unique programmes to complement our offering; these being the Combined Studies Programme and the Academic Studies with Football, Tennis or Cycling Training Programme. Our modern building provides an environment conducive to study and in our small classes each student can develop their individual aptitudes aided by a strong system of tutorial guidance.</p><p>Teaching and learning is rigorous, whilst being creative and responsive to individual need. Our enrichment activities include sport, voluntary work, charity events and many other opportunities led by the students and staff. We encourage students to raise their own expectations and standards to the highest possible level. Staff, students and families get to know each other well and enjoy working together.</p><p>At Abbey College Manchester we offer a unique alternative to the traditional school whilst maintaining a strong academic ethos. Everyone contributes, everyone is appreciated; our committed teachers love their subjects and seek to inspire their students, in their turn, to love learning and value the acquisition of knowledge.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ADC you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.</p><p></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, individuals are supported regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You will provide a service which ensures equality of opportunity promoting and demonstrating the principles of equal opportunity, including encouraging diversity and tackling discrimination and sensitivity to the environment.</p><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Please submit an application through <a href="https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/abbey-dld-colleges-ltd-1269279" target="_blank">TES</a>. You will be required to attach a covering statement detailing why you believe you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.</p>

Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
   <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join our multi disciplinary CAMHS service in Bolton. Consideration will also be given to newly qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapists or those approaching qualification, for whom this would be a development post moving to a Band 8a following 2 years post qualification and preceptorship.</p> <p>The postholder will be expected to ensure delivery and development of a high-quality specialist assessment and intervention offer underpinned by a systemic framework to compliment the range of psychological/therapeutic services within the multi-disciplinary service. They will work mainly within Bolton CAMHS with the expectation for working across the wider GMMH CAMHS division as required. they will offer a specialist service directly to families and young people and also via consultation with system partners and within Bolton CAMHS. They will provide assessment, consultation, training, supervision, groups and individual interventions for young people and their families.</p> <p>This is a lead role and as such postholders will be expected to hold oversight of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapy pathway in Bolton and liaise closely with other leads in the service to manage this effectively.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To work as part of GMMH CAMHS division and Specialist Services care group, with specific responsibility for oversight of and delivery to the Systemic Psychotherapy offer in Bolton CAMHS, as part of the Bolton multi-disciplinary team.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7628580</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Bolton CAMHS, RBH</p>
      <p>Minerva Road</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL4 0JR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As outlined in the detailed job description, the role of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, is to ensure delivery of a high-quality, evidence based Systemic offer within Bolton CAMHS and to the wider community CAMHS division as required.</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As outlined in the detailed job description, the role of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, is to ensure delivery of a high-quality, evidence based Systemic offer within Bolton CAMHS and to the wider community CAMHS division as required.</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Post-graduate qualification and registration in relevant mental health core profession</li>
        
        <li>UKCP Registration</li>
        
        <li>Masters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP. 2 years post qualification from this.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practice</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>2 years post qualification experience as a  Family and Systemic Psychotherapist</li>
        
        <li>3 years experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Leadership experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate qualification and registration in relevant mental health core profession</li>
          
          <li>UKCP Registration</li>
          
          <li>Masters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP. 2 years post qualification from this.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practice</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>2 years post qualification experience as a  Family and Systemic Psychotherapist</li>
          
          <li>3 years experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Leadership experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Bolton CAMHS, RBH</p>
      <p>Minerva Road</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL4 0JR</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Bolton CAMHS, RBH</p>
          <p>Minerva Road</p>
          <p>Bolton</p>
                    <p>BL4 0JR</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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