We Are With You

Senior High Intensity Counsellor - Home based (Kent)

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Job summary

WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK. We are passionate about truly making a difference to people's lives and providing free therapy for those who need it. We are a values-driven, forward-thinking charity that values the CBT workforce, and believes in clinical excellence.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Senior High Intensity Counsellor to join our Kent NHS Talking Therapies service. We are looking for a qualified Counsellor who wants the opportunity to support and develop Trainee and Qualified High-Intensity Counsellors within an NHS Talking Therapies service.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Details

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,000 to £47,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-51265-17

Job locations

Kent

Tunbridge Wells

TN1 1SD


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. To apply for this role you must hold at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BABCP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. You will have successfully completed specialist training in one or more of the following specialist trainings in NICE recommended time-limited psychological therapies for depression: Person-Centred Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, or Interpersonal Psychotherapy; with the required training and individual accreditation to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapies Manual. You will also evidence post-qualification NHS Talking Therapies training in clinical supervision. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. To apply for this role you must hold at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BABCP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. You will have successfully completed specialist training in one or more of the following specialist trainings in NICE recommended time-limited psychological therapies for depression: Person-Centred Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, or Interpersonal Psychotherapy; with the required training and individual accreditation to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapies Manual. You will also evidence post-qualification NHS Talking Therapies training in clinical supervision. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
    • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
    • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
    • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
    • Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
    • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
    • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
    • Advance communication skills
    • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
    • High level of enthusiasm and motivation
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
    • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
    • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
    • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
    • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
    • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
    • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
    • Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
    • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
    • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
    • Advance communication skills
    • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
    • High level of enthusiasm and motivation

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Kent

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN1 1SD


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Kent

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN1 1SD


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Ella Lauder

    ella.lauder@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    21 February 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £47,000 to £47,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-51265-17

    Job locations

    Kent

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN1 1SD


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