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<h2>Job overview</h2><b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu is seeking qualified candidates for a College Admissions Counselor for the 2026-27 school year!<br></b><b><br></b>As a College Counselor at BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu, you will be responsible for teaching a daily college counseling workshop to 12th graders, completing college counseling reports, and serving as the Senior Research Project (SRP) coordinator. You will also organize college admissions visits each fall, conduct family college counseling evenings, meet one-on-one with 10th and 11th graders during the academic year, and instruct students on completing college admissions applications and financial aid applications and obtaining recommendations.<br><br>Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness software such as Naviance. You will have the opportunity to work closely with both students and parents on selecting the correct college or university based on the student’s career trajectory. This position is focused on student success and readiness for college and university study in the United States and other countries.<br><br><b>Why Choose BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools?<br></b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools is a dynamic, rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools has expanded across China, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses, and will continue our growth with two new schools in 2026: BASIS Bilingual School Beijing and BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou.<br>Our students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK, Canada, and Hong Kong.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><b>About BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu <br></b>BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened in 2022 and serves students in Grades Pre-K – 11, with courses eventually being offered through Grade 12 and a capacity of over 1,800 students. This beautiful campus is our first to house both an international and bilingual curriculum in one location. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province—home to famous historic sites, cuisine, and culture. Our school is located in a new, high-tech area in the southwest of the city, convenient to the airport and with plenty of green space.<br><b>Who We're Looking For:<br></b>﻿Minimum: Bachelor’s degree. Master's preferred.<br><br>Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in speaking with parents and students; editing essays; and writing letters of recommendation. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent employment recommendations, and experience working with students and parents.<br><br><b>What We Offer <br></b>At BASIS International &amp; Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff: <br><ul><li>Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience. <br></li><li>Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens. <br></li><li>Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. <br></li><li>Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary. <br></li><li>Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance. <br></li><li>Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements. <br></li><li>Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning—enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus. <br></li><li>Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. <br></li><li>Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary—allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China. <br></li><li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network. <br></li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

College Admissions Counselor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you an experienced and accredited counselling professional looking to take the next step in leadership? Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be launching a newNHS-commissioned Talking Therapiesservice in Hertfordshire and we are looking for a dynamicLead Counsellorto play a pivotal role in its success.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter in accessible, high-quality mental health care. Youll help build, shape, and deliver a compassionate, forward-thinking counselling service working closely with colleagues, GPs, NHS partners, and the wider community.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>What Youll Be Doing</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Provide Clinical Leadershipto counsellors, trainees, and other therapy professionals</p></li> <li><p>Ensure Safe &amp; Effective Supervision, overseeing the structure and quality of clinical supervision</p></li> <li><p>Deliver Specialist Therapyfor complex presentations within the service</p></li> <li><p>Support Service Developmentby creating new interventions, guiding best practice, and driving innovation within the counselling modalities</p></li> <li><p>Collaborate with NHS Partners(including Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust and GPs)</p></li> <li><p>Lead Recruitment &amp; Workforce Development, helping build and train our team</p></li> <li><p>Promote Mental Health Awarenessthrough community events, training, and public engagement</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,000 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>L0012-25-0017</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Be part of abrand-new, values-led Talking Therapies service</p></li> <li><p>Play akey leadership rolefrom day one</p></li> <li><p>Work in asupportive, multidisciplinary environment</p></li> <li><p>Contribute togenuinely meaningful mental health transformation</p></li> <li><p>Opportunities for continuedprofessional development and innovation</p></li></ul><p>If you're ready to make a difference and shape the future of psychological therapies in Hertfordshire,wed love to hear from you.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Be part of abrand-new, values-led Talking Therapies service</p></li> <li><p>Play akey leadership rolefrom day one</p></li> <li><p>Work in asupportive, multidisciplinary environment</p></li> <li><p>Contribute togenuinely meaningful mental health transformation</p></li> <li><p>Opportunities for continuedprofessional development and innovation</p></li></ul><p>If you're ready to make a difference and shape the future of psychological therapies in Hertfordshire,wed love to hear from you.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>What Were Looking For:</li>
        
        <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression (essential) </li>
        
        <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
        
        <li>Proven experience in clinical leadership and supervision</li>
        
        <li>Skilled in working with complex presentations</li>
        
        <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
        
        <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression - CfD  </li>
        
        <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): </li>
        
        <li>British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
          
          <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>What Were Looking For:</li>
          
          <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression (essential) </li>
          
          <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
          
          <li>Proven experience in clinical leadership and supervision</li>
          
          <li>Skilled in working with complex presentations</li>
          
          <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
          
          <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completed training in Counselling for Depression - CfD  </li>
          
          <li>One or more NHS Talking Therapies specified counselling or psychotherapy accreditations (as detailed in the NHS Talking Therapies Manual): </li>
          
          <li>British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited; United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Accreditation; National Counselling Society (NCS) Accredited Professional registrants, British Psychoanalytic Council Registered.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire County</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>In-depth knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)</li>
            
            <li>Passion for service development, workforce growth, and patient care</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
                    <p>Hatfield</p>
          <p>Hertfordshire</p>
          <p>AL100BU</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Senior Counsellor (CfD - Counselling for Depression) 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing<strong>NHS Talking Therapies</strong>team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p><p></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £25 a session
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>L0012-25-0018</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
        <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
        
        <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
        
        <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
          
          <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
          
          <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
          <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
          
          <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
          
          <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
            
            <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
            
            <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
            
            <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</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="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="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>Nouvita Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
                    <p>Hatfield</p>
          <p>Hertfordshire</p>
          <p>AL100BU</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
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Sessional Counsellor

<p><strong>Counsellor/Psychotherapist</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Sutton</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£28,877 (pro-rata)</p><p><strong>Vacancy Type: </strong>Fixed Term Contract, Part Time (19.5 hours per week)</p><p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>04 Dec 2025</p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p>Forward 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><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><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><strong>We 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.</strong></p><p>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 -</p><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><p><strong>To Apply</strong></p><p>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.</p>

Counsellor Psychotherapist

<p>Step Forward is seeking a Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker to provide high quality therapeutic support to young people and clinical supervision to honorary counsellors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged <strong>11-25 years</strong>and combine direct therapeutic work with leadership responsibilities. You will be a passionate and skilled individual that will help us to shape services that reach young people facing complex challenges in East London.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide high quality <strong>and confidential 1:1 counselling</strong> and wellbeing support in a range of settings.</li> <li>Deliver clinical supervision to Step Forward honorary counsellors/therapists.</li> <li>Facilitate <strong>small group sessions and wellbeing workshops. </strong></li> <li>Support engagement with young people who are less likely to access traditional mental health services.</li> <li>Lead and/or contribute to service improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Monitor and evidence the <strong>impact of therapeutic interventions.</strong></li> <li>Build and sustain partnerships with external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, schools)</li> </ul> <p><b>About You</b></p> <p>A <strong>recognised qualification</strong> in Counselling or Psychotherapy (accredited or working towards). Supervision qualification and experience providing clinical supervision to practitioners. Extensive experience delivering evidence-based short, medium, and long-term therapy. Experience supporting young people with a wide range of presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, identity and relationships). Minimum 2 years' counselling experience with young people aged 11-25. Experience working in school and multi-agency environments. A commitment to holistic, young people centred care. Strong safeguarding expertise, including managing complex cases and multi-agency working. Leadership and/or mentoring skills to support colleague's professional development.</p>

Senior Counsellor and Wellbeing Worker

<p><strong>Counsellor</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>The post will be based at EACH premises and post holder will be required to work from any of EACH s locations based on the needs of the service. Remote working may be required.<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,392 - £30,708 (including Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs)<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 Hours (DV counselling project)<br> <strong>Qualifications: </strong>Recognised counselling qualification and registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP)<br> <strong>Contract:</strong> Subject to continuous funding and performance.</p> <p>EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. </p> <p>Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.</p> <p>We are looking for qualified counsellors who are skilled in their practice and compassionate about making a difference to people s lives to help them recover from the impact of mental health, trauma and domestic abuse.</p> <p><strong>Main Purpose: </strong></p> <p>As our Counsellor, you will provide one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work to BAME women, who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and who face mental health difficulties. </p> <p>You will also provide trauma informed counselling based on the needs of clients. The main focus of support lies on 1:1 short- to medium term counselling. Understand and conduct risk assessments and safety planning: Assess any immediate danger to victims and their children, and create comprehensive safety plans, which can include short term crisis intervention and longer-term strategies.</p> <p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>• Assess counselling goals and provide appropriate short- or longer-term counselling to meet individual needs of a client by using appropriate therapeutic interventions <br> • Ensure appropriate discharge and referral and signposting. <br> • Develop and provide group-work where appropriate. <br> • Respond to Safeguarding concerns (Children and Adults at Risk) as per EACH s policies and procedures and local Safeguarding Protocols. <br> • Work effectively within the team and contribute to its development. <br> • Contribute to the development of online support, e.g. web-based workshops. <br> • Work effectively with other professionals and agencies to utilise appropriate care pathways and relevant services, e.g. substance misuse services, GPs, the police, housing, employment. <br> • Where a client disengages, undertake appropriate follow up to ensure safety and re introduction to EACH. <br> • Keep records as required using internal systems and provide monitoring information. <br> • Help review the project s work and its impact for service development, including through user feedback and involvement.</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <p>• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP). <br> • Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse. <br> • Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in a community language (Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Arabic) and/or of the local BAME communities (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Somali). <br> • Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities. <br> • Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues. <br> • Flexibility to work potentially on one evening a week with late start and remote work</p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to combine direct client work with service development and coordination, helping to shape and grow a vital local resource for the community.</p> <p><strong>Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH</strong></p> <p>• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth<br> • 25 days annual leave Plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6<br> • 4% -6% employers pension contributions<br> • Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service<br> • Staff recognition award scheme<br> • Opportunities for continuous professional development<br> • Ringfenced personal training budget<br> • Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service<br> • E-wallet benefit scheme<br> • Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)</p> <p><strong>Closing Date: 18th Nov. 2025 <br> Interview Date: 27th Nov. 2025</strong></p> <p>EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions<br> and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities<br> Employer.</p> <p>If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on <strong> APPLY </strong> today! </p> <p>No agencies please. </p>

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