Counsellor - PCMHSS

Job Summary

Working within the legislative framework of part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health needs within the context of a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑agency Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS). The service is delivered to working‑age adults, older adults and people with a learning disability.

Main Duties of the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Counsellor to join the Newport & Caerphilly Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS). PCMHSS is an age‑inclusive service for people across the life span. The teams are seeking to appoint a Counsellor to specialise in supporting adults. This is an opportunity to work within a psychologically minded service with a strong commitment to the clinical governance agenda, with access to training and continued professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job Details

• Date posted: 05 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 040-ACS358-1225
• Job locations:
  • Ysbuty\’r Tri Chwm
  • College Road
  • Ebbw Vale
  • NP23 6GT

Job Description & Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills: Assessment and formulation, capacity to apply psychological approaches, facilitation of group‑based interventions.

Experience: Quantified experience of delivering brief, focused counselling and evidence‑based psychological interventions.

Qualifications: Post‑graduate degree / degree in counselling, member of a relevant professional body.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
• Address:
  • Ysbuty\’r Tri Chwm
  • College Road
  • Ebbw Vale
  • NP23 6GT
• Employer\’s website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/