Counsellor/Psychotherapist

NHS

  • Swindon
  • £24,000-27,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a experience counsellor with experience of working with children to join our Children Looked After CLA service. This is a part time role and will be ideal for someone who has 12 months counselling experience post registration with a relevant professional body.Main duties of the jobThis post will work under the line management of the Service Lead and Senior Practitioner. The role will be varied, challenging, and rewarding as you will work as part of a diverse clinical team pro-actively developing the service through co-production, delivery, and ongoing innovation.About usABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.We are a values driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£24,000 to £27,000 a year depending on qualifications and experience (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberE0343-25-0016abl633JJob locationsNexus Business Centre6 Darby CloseCheney ManorSwindonSN2 2PNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain Tasks:
  • To deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people, working independently which may at times mean some travel and lone working.
  • To provide counselling to young people.
  • To develop alternatives to one-to-one therapeutic work i.e., group work.
  • To facilitate peer support interventions with and for children and young people.
  • To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that they are stored securely using the specified case management systems.
  • To develop links to other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals
  • To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues.
Communication
  • Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs.
  • Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control and are respected.
  • Be a team player
WORKING PRACTICE EXPECTATIONSEthical PracticeEmployed therapists are required to abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practise in Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.Professional Membership and RegistrationIt is required that employed practitioners maintain active membership with a national organisation that represents the field of psychological therapy and people who work as counsellors and therapists, such AFT, BACP, BPS, BABCP or HCPC or UKCP. Employed practitioners will ideally pursue accreditation or registration with one of these bodies; and will complete annual continuing professional development and associated procedures required to maintain accreditation and/or registration. All costs associated with professional memberships, subscriptions, conferences, continuing education etc., are borne by the practitioner.Liability InsuranceEmployed practitioners are covered against malpractice liability by ABL insurance.SupervisionEmployed clinical practitioners are required to attend supervision at the minimum frequency of 1.5 hours per FTE per month, with an appropriately qualified professional approved by ABL. This time is included in the contract.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain Tasks:
  • To deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people, working independently which may at times mean some travel and lone working.
  • To provide counselling to young people.
  • To develop alternatives to one-to-one therapeutic work i.e., group work.
  • To facilitate peer support interventions with and for children and young people.
  • To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that they are stored securely using the specified case management systems.
  • To develop links to other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals
  • To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues.
Communication
  • Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs.
  • Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control and are respected.
  • Be a team player
WORKING PRACTICE EXPECTATIONSEthical PracticeEmployed therapists are required to abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practise in Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.Professional Membership and RegistrationIt is required that employed practitioners maintain active membership with a national organisation that represents the field of psychological therapy and people who work as counsellors and therapists, such AFT, BACP, BPS, BABCP or HCPC or UKCP. Employed practitioners will ideally pursue accreditation or registration with one of these bodies; and will complete annual continuing professional development and associated procedures required to maintain accreditation and/or registration. All costs associated with professional memberships, subscriptions, conferences, continuing education etc., are borne by the practitioner.Liability InsuranceEmployed practitioners are covered against malpractice liability by ABL insurance.SupervisionEmployed clinical practitioners are required to attend supervision at the minimum frequency of 1.5 hours per FTE per month, with an appropriately qualified professional approved by ABL. This time is included in the contract.Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 1 years post qualification counselling /psychotherapy experience.
  • Professional registration with recognised National Body (e.g. BACP/UKCP, HCPC).
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Experience in managing a caseload.
  • Ability to assess and manage risks.
  • Ability to recognise and respond to concerns about child protection and safeguarding.
  • Ability to make use of supervision.
  • Up to date knowledge of CYP emotional wellbeing / early mental health clinical evidence-based practice and support for parents/carers.
Desirable
  • Experience in eth CLA sector.
  • Experience in quality improvement measures.
  • Experience in pathway development.
  • Experience in delivering training and workshops to CYP and parents / carers.
  • Experience in delivering training to professionals.
  • Experience in running peer support groups.
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills including listening, verbal and written.
  • Ability to communicate with CYP of different ages, developmental level and backgrounds.
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Ability to prioritise work tasks.
  • Ability to work under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance and data protection policies.
  • Efficient problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues and other stakeholders politely and courteously.
  • Excellent IT skills and proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office & running remote meetings.
  • Experience with reporting in client database packages.
  • Excellent customer care.
  • Evidence of accuracy and paying attention to detail in tasks.
  • Punctuality, reliability and honesty.
  • Ability to use own initiative and confident to do so in the workplace.
Desirable
  • Local knowledge of services and need.
Job Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Enhanced DBS check.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 1 years post qualification counselling /psychotherapy experience.
  • Professional registration with recognised National Body (e.g. BACP/UKCP, HCPC).
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Experience in managing a caseload.
  • Ability to assess and manage risks.
  • Ability to recognise and respond to concerns about child protection and safeguarding.
  • Ability to make use of supervision.
  • Up to date knowledge of CYP emotional wellbeing / early mental health clinical evidence-based practice and support for parents/carers.
Desirable
  • Experience in eth CLA sector.
  • Experience in quality improvement measures.
  • Experience in pathway development.
  • Experience in delivering training and workshops to CYP and parents / carers.
  • Experience in delivering training to professionals.
  • Experience in running peer support groups.
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills including listening, verbal and written.
  • Ability to communicate with CYP of different ages, developmental level and backgrounds.
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Ability to prioritise work tasks.
  • Ability to work under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Understanding and evidence of adhering to information governance and data protection policies.
  • Efficient problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues and other stakeholders politely and courteously.
  • Excellent IT skills and proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office & running remote meetings.
  • Experience with reporting in client database packages.
  • Excellent customer care.
  • Evidence of accuracy and paying attention to detail in tasks.
  • Punctuality, reliability and honesty.
  • Ability to use own initiative and confident to do so in the workplace.
Desirable
  • Local knowledge of services and need.
Job Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Enhanced DBS check.

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