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15 hours per week / £33,795 per annum pro rata / fixed-term contract until March 2026 (funding for this service currently runs until March 2026; however, we anticipate that the contract will be renewed) / working two days a week, to be discussed at interview. At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. YMCA Community Counselling Dialogue offer free short-term face to face, group and online therapy for young people aged 11 - 18 who live or have a GP in West Sussex. We offer a range of talking therapies, group sessions for young people who are struggling with their mental health. We see young people in different locations in the community such as youth centres, children and family centres and our own buildings. Our online counselling takes place over an electronic therapy platform. We are seeking a qualified and experienced counsellor to deliver face-to-face and online counselling, as well as group work, to children and young people in local settings across West Sussex. You will be passionate about making a difference to lives of the children and young people. The role will be primarily based across two sites in central Crawley and central Horsham, with occasional delivery of services within community settings throughout West Sussex. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li>Offer assessments to children and young people within the Tier 2 Counselling Service.</li> <li>Manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering counselling within the West Sussex Dialogue service model.</li> <li>Work with the project administrator and project manager to ensure high quality delivery of service.</li> <li>Work systemically, e.g. liaise with and include parent/carers, educators, health professionals when appropriate and as agreed by the client.</li> <li>Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload.</li> <li>To develop and co-facilitate groups for children and young people in the service.</li> <li>Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures and policies.</li> <li>Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC).</li> </ul> Qualifications, knowledge, and experience: <ul> <li>Experience of working as a Counsellor post-qualified at diploma, graduate or post graduate level or equivalent, including working with risk issues.</li> <li>You will also have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures.</li> <li>An in depth understanding of counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models.</li> <li>You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues.</li> <li>You will have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC.</li> <li>You will be familiar with using creative therapeutic approaches, along with experience of working with children and young people aged 11-18 in community settings.</li> </ul> If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 18 January 2026 at midnight. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.

Community Counsellor

Mental Health and Wellbeing AdvisorAn excellent opportunity for a mental health and wellbeing specialist to join Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, delivering organisational wellbeing strategy, provide psychological interventions, and support staff wellbeing within a public sector environment.If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:Mental Health Advisor, Wellbeing Specialist, Occupational Health Advisor, Counsellor, PsychotherapistSALARY: £42,839 to £45,091 per annum + Benefits (see below)LOCATION: Service Headquarters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire (SA31)JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week with flexible hours in line with the Service's flexi-time schemeJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor to join our busy Human Resources team supporting staff wellbeing across Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will lead the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, provide confidential psychological support, and contribute to a proactive culture of mental health awareness and resilience.This role involves close collaboration with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist teams, alongside travel across the service area. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor, you will also represent the organisation at local, regional, and national forums.ABOUT USMid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, covering almost two-thirds of Wales across 12,000 km , from Carmarthenshire to the Pembrokeshire coast and up to Powys in the north.With over 1,300 dedicated staff and 58 stations, we protect a population of 900,000 people - rising to over 2 million during peak tourism seasons. Our mission is to make mid and west Wales a safer place to live and work through prevention, protection, and emergency response.We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value our people as our greatest asset. As an organisation, we also champion sustainability and are on the path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2030.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor include:<ul><li>Wellbeing Strategy Delivery: Leading and implementing organisational mental health and wellbeing strategies</li><li>Psychological Interventions: Providing assessments, counselling, and evidence-based therapeutic support</li><li>Confidential Support: Offering confidential advice and support to employees experiencing personal or work-related challenges</li><li>Trauma Response: Supporting trauma management processes and contributing to post-incident care</li><li>Training and Awareness: Designing and delivering mental health awareness campaigns and training sessions</li><li>Resilience Planning: Developing tailored resilience and intervention plans for individuals and teams</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with HR, Health and Safety, and specialist support services</li><li>Data and Insight: Analysing wellbeing trends and sickness absence data to inform initiatives</li><li>Manager Support: Advising managers on wellbeing responsibilities and employee support</li><li>Representation: Representing the organisation at regional and national wellbeing forums</li></ul>CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIAL<ul><li>A professional qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related discipline</li><li>Previous experience working within a mental health, wellbeing, or welfare-focused role</li><li>Proven experience providing psychological or therapeutic support</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and workplace wellbeing</li><li>Experience supporting individuals following trauma or crisis situations</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>Confidence in challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health culture</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</li><li>A full driving licence or the ability to travel across multiple locations</li></ul>DESIRABLE<ul><li>Experience within a public sector or emergency services environment</li><li>Knowledge of human resources, health and safety, or occupational health processes</li><li>Experience contributing to policy development or wellbeing programme design</li><li>Welsh language skills</li></ul>BENEFITS<ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Flexi Scheme</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li><li>Let's Connect IT Equipment Loan Scheme</li><li>Subsidised canteen facilities</li><li>Sports and Social Club</li><li>Firefighters Charity</li></ul>This role requires a DBS checkNO AGENCIES PLEASEHOW TO APPLYPlease be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P14220This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceAWD-IN-SPJ

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to work on an agency basis for a NHS Mental Health hospital, based within Bradford, which offers a range of specialist services to support individuals with acute and complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will be able to choose their own shift pattern, enabling a healthy work life balance.SHIFTS: Available Monday to SundaySHIFT PATTERNS: Long Days: Nights: 19.30-08.00 SKILLS REQUIRED: Previous NHS experience essential and at least one year experience working within a similar role.Specialisms: You'll have the opportunity and choice to work across varied and specialist services, including:<ul> <li>Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for adults (18+) detained under the Mental Health Act.</li><li>Acute inpatient support for females aged 18-65 experiencing mental health crisis.</li><li>Dedicated acute inpatient care for males aged 18-65 with mental illness.</li><li>24-hour care supporting individuals with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.</li><li>Low Secure Services for Men</li></ul> The Role:<ul> <li>Provide a high standard of care to individuals (adults) with mental illness.</li><li>Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement.</li><li>Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress.</li><li>Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice.</li></ul> The Person: <ul> <li>NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)</li><li>Minimum 12 months post-registration experience within the UK</li><li>Strong clinical knowledge of acute mental health conditions</li><li>Passionate about delivering person-centred care in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Team-focused with excellent communication skills</li></ul> Benefits<ul> <li>Flexible hours and working pattern</li><li>£250 sign-up bonus</li><li>£350 Referral Bonus</li><li>Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support</li><li>Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work</li><li>Subsidised training /FREE mandatory training </li></ul> If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and develop your mental health nursing career within a diverse and innovative setting, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Apply today - This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Rehabilitation Support Worker Location: Barnsley S70 Salary: £12.60 per hour Vacancy Type: Full-time, part-time, bank and occasional contracts are available If you have a passion for supporting people to be their best, then this could be the role for you. The role would suit both individuals looking for a complete career change, already working within the healthcare sector or those looking working towards a career in Social Care, Neuro-Psychology, Neuro-OT, Neuro-SLT or Neuro-physiotherapy. We are looking for people with the following skills: <ul> <li>Interested in people and rehabilitation</li><li>Kind and caring</li><li>Positive - with a 'can do' attitude</li><li>Enjoy a varied role with each day being different</li><li>Interested in learning new things</li><li>Practical life experience</li></ul> Who is Ariya Neuro Care? <ul> <li>Ariya Neuro Care supports individuals with an acquired brain injury to regain their skills, confidence and independence, with the aim to return home or to more independent living. </li><li>All of our CQC inspected services have been rated 'Outstanding' in all 5 areas by CQC, which is a very rare achievement.</li><li>We are Investors in People - Platinum, which is the highest level of Investors in People accreditation.</li><li>We are also rated the highest domains in all areas on the Headway ABI approved provider scheme.</li></ul> Our Rehabilitation Support Workers are comprehensively trained to work alongside our neuro-therapy team to implement goals and strategies as we see people regain lost skills and confidence in order to move onto a more fulfilled life. We are incredibly passionate about what we do and don't need people with vast care experience as in-depth training and support is provided by our amazing team. What we need is a variety of different types of people who are kind, grounded and proactive, who love working in a positive, creative team. We have excellent career development programmes and opportunities to support you in your role, including a management training programme and staff awards. This role is on a rota basis, which includes evening and weekend work. It will include some personal care, depending on the needs of the people in the service. No uniform is required. Benefits <ul> <li>Employee mentoring programme</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Store discount</li><li>Casual dress</li></ul> To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ariya Neuro Care, please do not hesitate to apply.

Rehabilitation Support Worker

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Lancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just of off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions. HoursMonday to Friday 9am-5pmSalaryThis position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary between £54,908 and £65,268 per annum - depending on experience.How will we support you?• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course• Competency framework• Regional and national career development opportunities• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs• Clinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and support from the wider national Psychological therapies teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.What you'll be doingAs a Senior Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will: <ul> <li>Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)</li><li>Undertake psychological assessments</li><li>Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations</li><li>Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity</li><li>Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme</li><li>Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required</li><li>Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate</li></ul> If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesn't stop there we also offer:<ul> <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li><li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li><li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li><li>Free gym on site</li><li>Indemnity insurance costs will be covered</li></ul> What we'll look for in youThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: <ul> <li>we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated</li><li>we act with integrity</li><li>we embrace diversity</li><li>we strive to do things better together</li></ul> We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications and skills required: <ul> <li>Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS</li><li>Qualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist</li><li>Experience working with psychological trauma</li></ul> Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Senior Psychologist

Wellbeing Counsellor £30,000-33,000 FTEHybrid or office based position Are 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 Overview 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. 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> 47589LS1R22 INDHA

EAP Counsellor

Wellbeing Counsellor £30,000-33,000 FTEOnsite Are 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. 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 Overview 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. 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> Requirements: <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</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li></ul> Employee Benefits: <ul> <li>5 days' holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service </li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance </li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li><li>Funding support with training and development 11. 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>Paid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body) </li><li>Free 24/7 onsite gym with regular group classes</li></ul> 47589LS1R19 INDHA

Helpline Counsellor

Step Into Your Future Career - Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist Role - Build Your Career from the Classroom!Bedford Full-Time £460 - £500 Education and Training SeptemberAre you a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate in and around bedford with a deep interest in mental health, behaviour, or clinical practice? Are you working towards a career as a Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner?This Bedford role is your opportunity to gain the hands-on experience and professional development in the education and training environment needed to confidently progress into an Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist post-and beyond.What This Role Offers: A Launchpad for an Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist Direct experience working with children and young people in educational and/or specialist clinical settings First-hand exposure to a wide range of SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) presentations Opportunities to assist with behavioural interventions, emotional regulation strategies, and therapeutic frameworks Mentorship and daily collaboration with qualified psychologists, SEN specialists, and multi-disciplinary teams Access to over 200 CPD-certified training courses tailored to prepare you for postgraduate pathways, such as the Clinical Psychology Doctorate or Assistant Psychologist rolesWho We're Looking For Graduates with a degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject Passionate individuals looking to build experience ahead of careers in clinical, forensic, or educational psychology Aspiring Assistant Psychologists eager to understand real-world psychological practice and clinical settings Reflective, empathetic, and resilient professionals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Full-time availability and the ability to commute to BedfordWhy This Role MattersThis Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist position offers real-world clinical experience that strengthens future applications to Assistant Clinical Psychologist posts and postgraduate psychology training. It's the ideal stepping stone for those serious about making a long-term impact in the mental health field.Take the First Step Toward a Career in Clinical Psychology as an Aspiring Assistant Clinical PsychologistApply now to begin your journey in Bedford-and start making a difference from day one in the Education and Training environment.

Aspiring Assistant Clinical Psychologist

Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent <ul> <li>Full time</li> <li>Part time</li> </ul> 37.5 hours per week (Between 22.5 (min) and 37.5 (max) hours per week) Job ref 333-G-HM-0749 Site Beaufort House, Uxbridge Town Uxbridge Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/01/:59 CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. We are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Job overview Applicants must be fully accredited and on the Accredited register of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This covers Accredited Counsellors / Counselling Psychologists registered with the UKCP, BPC, HCPC or an equivalent professional bodies and/or Accredited with the BACP. Please provide correct details of registration to confirm Accreditation by search of number and not name, on the PSA or BACP 'Find an Accredited Therapist', for shortlisting. Main duties of the job Our counselling service works to a brief model, offering between 8 and 10 sessions of generic counselling or around 16 sessions for therapy within one of the specialist relational modalities. Clinicians offer 5 sessions within each working day of 7.5 hours, with adjustments to accommodate service meetings, paid CPD and training and generous paid holiday leave. Our post-holders work between 3 days (22.5hrs) and 5 days (37.5hrs) a week, one day of which must be a Tuesday. Individual supervision is provided fortnightly with additional supervision for modality clinical work. Staff currently work to a mix of home- and site-working in order to meet the demand for face to face work and for team cohesion and wellbeing. Clinicians currently offer either video or face to face sessions, dependent on patient choice and clinical need. Service hours are between 8am and 6pm and clinicians are expected to provide some later working hours within their week. Our primary hub is at Beaufort House in central Uxbridge. There is no on-site parking. CNWL offers flexible working to meet staff wellbeing for a health work-life balance. You will join a friendly, highly experienced and diverse team of clinicians and have opportunities to work in innovative areas of the service including our perinatal and Long Term Conditions provisions. Working for our organisation The Hillingdon Talking Therapies Service is an innovative and progressive Talking Therapies service provided by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. We work in close partnership with our local GP Confederation within North West London, with other mental health services, with CNWL Community physical healthcare teams and with voluntary sector and other specialist services delivering primary care support and treatment, including the primary care eating disorders team STRIDES, services for Young Adults, outreach initiatives supporting those suffering healthcare and economic inequalities and building relationships with community connectors. We are a supportive, friendly and experienced group of clinicians with core training in psychodynamic or integrative counselling models, working within a busy and creative service. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Accredited Counsellors without modality training enter preceptorship positions at band 6 including outer London weighting, to undertake funded training for a further year in one of the relational modality trainings with advancement to band 7. Those qualified as practitioners in a Talking Therapies modality join at band 7 with outer London weighting. Person specification Education and qualifications <ul> <li>A Counselling Diploma approved by the BACP or equivalent.</li> <li>Accredited with the UKCP, BACP, BPC, HCPC or PSA equivalent professional accreditation</li> <li>Critical understanding of the relevance of studies of human development, psychopathology, psychology, social issues and evidence-based practice.</li> <li>Supervisor qualification from a substantial Counselling and/or IAPT modality supervision course, as a supervisor for Counselling, CfD, DIT, IPT, Couples Therapy, EMDR or CBT</li> <li>Additional training in specialist areas related to primary care mental health eg LTC, Perinatal, CBT principles, clinical risk assessment</li> <li>Qualified/Registered Mental Health Professional</li> </ul> Previous Experience <ul> <li>Experience of working as a qualified counsellor with specialist post-qualification experience in the NHS, including substantial post-qualification experience within primary care.</li> <li>Experience of professional management and supervision of qualified and pre-qualified counsellors in the NHS in a primary care setting.</li> <li>Experience of working with a wide range of clients over the age of 18 years and including older adults presenting with mild to moderate degrees of severity of mental illness.</li> <li>Experience of working in the NHS or an IAPT service or other primary care setting, providing specialist expertise in the field of brief Counselling interventions.</li> <li>Experience of assessing clinical risk in the context of common mental health problems.</li> <li>Specialist experience acquired through having conducted 450 hours of supervised assessment and Counselling therapy during training.</li> <li>Specialist psychotherapeutic working experience.</li> <li>Experience of the application of psychotherapy in different cultural and diversity contexts.</li> <li>Experience of working within a primary care/community setting</li> <li>Experience of managing an independent and specialist caseload.</li> <li>Research skills and knowledge and aptitude.</li> </ul> Skills and Knowledge <ul> <li>Qualification as practitioner in a specialist brief model of psychotherapy a Talking Therapies modality</li> <li>Ability to work independently and manage a caseload, with freedom to act and take decisions about patient care, under supervision.</li> <li>Skills in providing professional and clinical supervision, management and training to qualified and pre-qualified counsellors.</li> <li>Experience of carrying a high patient caseload</li> </ul> Other <ul> <li>To demonstrate emotional resilience and stability. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships under pressure</li> </ul> The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. <ul> <li>Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.</li> <li>Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system</li> <li>Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.</li> <li>If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.</li> </ul> Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

High Intensity Counsellor

A therapeutic support organization based in the Shrewsbury area is seeking a Therapist to provide trauma informed therapeutic services for children and young people. The role involves training staff, conducting individual assessments, and delivering direct therapy utilizing evidence-based approaches. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and be registered with a professional body such as BACP or HCPC. The position offers a salary up to £46,178 and is permanent, full-time with opportunities for part-time work.

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