Reference: NWM/756
Hours: Part Time - 22.5 hours per week 3 days per week
Work Pattern: Expected hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please note: 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 remotely from home, and in the community covering East Norfolk (Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft), the locations will be discussed further at interview.
*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 55p 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 (£32,073 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 undertaking waiting list review calls, the number of these will be determined by the Clinical Lead. Counselling treatments will be provided face to face and by video/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 Stefan.clifford @norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk – Service Manager
Please refer to the job description for more information.
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Closing date: Wednesday 30th September
Interviews dates: Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th
Norfolk and Waveney Minds Equity Statement
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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Norfolk and Waveney Mind is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises mental health and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of mental health support, staff are encouraged to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying flexible working hours in the vibrant city of Norwich.
