Job summary
Kent Community Health NHS Trust is looking for suitably qualified and enthusiastic Counsellors.
Fixed term roles available: Fixed term to run until end of August 2023.
You'll need to be qualified to minimum of level 4 diploma in counselling or psychotherapy and be accredited with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent body, or be able to evidence that you are working towards accreditation.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the mental health needs of children, young people and adults, being competent in the practical use of a range of therapeutic interventions with children, young people and adults.
You will be able to use assessment skills, including risk assessing, will have the ability to work as a team member, to maintain confidentiality, be I.T. literate and should be able to work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines and agencies.
The role includes driving to clinics across Kent and involves using a comprehensive electronic patient record system.
You will be able to use your initiative, have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
This post is subject to enhanced disclosure applications to the DBS.
Interview dates will be confirmed on successful application and will be by virtual medium using Microsoft Teams.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will involve providing targeted, short term counselling to school age children and young people in clinic settings across Kent, to include risk assessing and onward referral for safeguarding, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) or to other services as required.
You will be able to use assessment skills, including risk assessing, will have the ability to work as a team member, to maintain confidentiality, be I.T. literate and should be able to work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines and agencies.
Attendance at supervision and team meetings.
Completion of mandatory training.
Using a comprehensive electronic patient record system.
You will be able to use your initiative, have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The role includes driving to clinics across Kent and involves using a comprehensive electronic patient record system.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. From September 2022, the minimum salary we'll pay is £10.90 per hour (excluding apprentices). The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on the 16th January 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place virtually on the 16th January 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy or equivalent.
- Counsellors registered with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent body.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People or equivalent
- Accredited Members of the BACP or equivalent body.
- Training in Play Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Therapy, Coaching.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum one year's experience (post qualification) of working with children, young people and adults.
- Experience in providing a range of therapeutic modalities and interventions to children, young peoples and adults.
- Proven use of office systems, Microsoft Office, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy or equivalent.
- Counsellors registered with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent body.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Level 6 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People or equivalent
- Accredited Members of the BACP or equivalent body.
- Training in Play Therapy, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Therapy, Coaching.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum one year's experience (post qualification) of working with children, young people and adults.
- Experience in providing a range of therapeutic modalities and interventions to children, young peoples and adults.
- Proven use of office systems, Microsoft Office, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
