Staff Counsellor in England

Post: Staff Counsellor
Salary: £37,****** per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £37,********* per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term until 28/02/2027
Working pattern: Part time (28 hours per week date: 4 PM on Wednesday 04 February ****
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London\’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world.
We are here to make London a safer city.
Employing over **** people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
Are you a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist qualified to PG Diploma level with current BACP accreditation or equivalent?
Do you have substantial proven post-qualifying experience and possess the expertise, skills, and enthusiasm to join a well-established team?
We provide a comprehensive counselling service covering all aspects of work-related, health and personal issues to the staff of a large emergency service.
You will have the skills to develop an effective counselling relationship with a wide range of staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds and possess an understanding of the role of a staff counsellor in an organisational setting.
Specialist skills in using CBT plus experience of working with trauma related issues using NICE recommended modalities would be an advantage.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.
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Eligibility
Applicants must have at least a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and current BACP Accredited (or equivalent).
Please note LFB staff on probation are not eligible to apply.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
A minimum Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and currently BACP Accredited (or equivalent).
A minimum 5 years\’ experience as a trained counsellor / psychotherapist / psychologist working with a diverse client group and dealing with a wide range of presenting problems.
Experience of using CBT and / or other short-term focussed models of counselling.
Knowledge/understanding/experience working with trauma related issues including PTSD.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application.
Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-February ****.
Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
up to 26 days\’ holiday plus