Reference: NWM/740
Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Work Pattern
Expected hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The service operates Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 8:00pm, and the successful candidate will need to be available to work within these hours as required.
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
This is a Hybrid role where you will work primarily remotely from home, with some work in the community covering West Norfolk, the locations will be discussed further at interview.
Driver & Vehicle Requirements
- Due to the nature of the role a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential. Business insurance is also required. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base.
Salary
The salary will be based on your qualification level
Band 5
(£32,074 per annum): Counsellors without accreditation with a professional body, or without training in a Talking Therapies/IAPT modality (Counselling For Depression) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Band 6
(£39,959 per annum): Counsellors who are accredited with a professional body, and hold a Talking Therapies/IAPT qualification in (Counselling For Depression) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
The post holder will provide individual and group counselling interventions for clients with common mental health problems as appropriate to meet service-user needs. They will monitor their performance and outcomes in conjunction with their clinical supervisor, and the wider team.
The post holder will be a fully qualified counsellor, and BACP/UKCP (or other accepted professional body) accredited – or working towards accreditation. You may be required to complete the NHS Talking Therapies training in Counselling for Depression or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and any other future training requirements in line with the National Talking Therapies programme, as directed within a reasonable timeframe. The postholder will be part of a stepped care approach and will work with clients who present with depression and sometimes comorbid anxiety for which counselling is demonstrated to be clinically effective and appropriate.
A percentage of clinical contact hours will include counselling suitability assessments, the number of these will be determined by the Clinical Lead. Assessments and treatments will be provided face to face and by videocall/telephone in line with client preference and as approved by the Clinical Lead.
The postholder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages using interpreters when necessary and will work in various community locations e.g. GP surgeries.
Hybrid working is considered with a minimum of 3 or part-time equivalent days in the community. This requirement is subject to change in the future.
If You Have Any Questions Please Don’t Hesitate To Reach Out To One Of Our TT Counselling Service Managers Or One Of Our Clinical Supervisors
– Service Manager
– Clinical Supervisor
Closing date
Tuesday 25th August
Interviews will be held remotely via teams on 1st, 2nd and 3rd September
We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. We also value and actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, recognising that your personal journey can bring unique insight and empathy that helps others feel heard, supported, and valued. At Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone passionate about mental health feels respected, valued, and supported.
Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
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