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Counsellor/PsychotherapistLocation: SuttonSalary: £28,877 (pro-rata)Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part TimeClosing Date: 07 Oct 2025About The RoleForward Trust is seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our integrated team supporting adults (18+) in prison affected by substance use needs and complex trauma. Using a trauma-informed approach, you'll provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure holistic, person-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team and make a real difference in people's lives.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a diverse caseload, delivering one-to-one counselling sessions.</li><li>Maintain accurate, confidential records and comply with data protection laws and organisational policies</li><li>Conduct comprehensive counselling assessments and contribute to client allocations in collaboration with the service lead.</li><li>Maintain and manage waiting lists effectively.</li><li>Provide support to student counsellors.</li><li>Work with the team to develop and deliver events promoting wellbeing and resilience.</li><li>Contribute to service development by sharing knowledge of trauma-informed care and best practice.</li><li>Uphold ethical and professional standards in counselling practices, aligning with regulatory codes of conduct and prison procedures</li></ul>What We're Looking ForEssential:<ul><li>Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy (or equivalent).</li><li>Registration with BACP (or equivalent professional body).</li><li>Experience delivering trauma-focused counselling (e.g., EMDR, CBT, or other recognised therapeutic models).</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management.</li><li>Experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a flexible session schedule.</li><li>Understanding of continuity of care, holistic client needs and prison services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office and case management systems).</li><li>Comply with security vetting and prison guidelines</li></ul>About UsWe are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter</li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul>To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Counsellor Psychotherapist

Job PurposeWe are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.Main Duties<ul><li>Providing 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.</li><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>What you Bring to the Team<ul><li>EAP experience </li><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><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><ul><li>Experience working withing 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>If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to (url removed) 50357SKINDMANS

Helpline Counsellor

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !Job Title: PsychotherapistLocation: Medway Green School - Kent ME1 3TSSalary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOEHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-Time also considered)Contract: Permanent - Term Time only (There may be scope for this to be a full-time contract (52 weeks), if this is your preference please get in touchEssential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle About the roleWe are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Medway Green School. In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents. Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.Location: Medway Green School - Kent ME1 3TS Medway Green School About the GroupOutcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master's degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery.</li><li>Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)</li><li>Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting</li><li>Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle</li></ul>What's in it for you?You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy.We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.Benefits and Rewards<ul><li>Professional support network</li><li>Contributory Pension</li><li>Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers</li><li>Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team</li><li>The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" Programme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Salary Finance</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme that allows you to adjust your benefits to suit you.</li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li></ul>For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBSWe reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.Vacancy ID 290430

Psychotherapist

Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for a Lead Addiction Therapist for a permanent post based in Luton. Within your role as a Lead Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing therapeutic support and guidance to their clients, ensuring their mental and emotional well-being. The role is based in a fully furbished drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation facility set within the heart of Luton. The treatment services include providing a medically monitored detox as well as a fully comprehensive drug rehab &amp; alcohol rehabilitation programme designed to address the mind, body and spiritual wellbeing. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Develop and implement individualized therapy plans for clients.</li> <li>Conduct assessments and provide regular evaluations of client progress.</li> <li>Supervise and mentor junior therapists and support staff.</li> <li>Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and confidential records of client sessions.</li> <li>Provide training and workshops for staff and volunteers.</li> </ul> Required Skills and Qualifications <ul> <li> Proven experience as a therapist in a relevant setting. </li> <li> Registration with BACP or NCPS </li> <li> L4 in counselling or equivalent </li> <li> 2 years experience working directly with clients &amp; at least 1 year working specifically with substance misuse </li> <li>Strong knowledge of various therapeutic approaches and techniques.</li> <li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li> <li>Strong organizational and time-management skills.</li> <li> Relevant qualifications and certifications in therapy or counselling. </li> </ul> The role is based on a 40 hr contract working - 5 days per week on a rota, including weekends (hours are normally 9-5) and is paying between 31,500 - 35,000 per annum. If you meet the essential criteria and would like to know more please feel free to hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of our dedicated team would be delighted to run you through the full details

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