Bank Counsellor

Rethink Mental Illness; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health charity in London is seeking an experienced Counsellor to join their team at HMP Full Sutton. You will provide brief counselling for individuals facing depressive symptoms and support mental health initiatives in the prison setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field and knowledge of IAPT guidelines. This is a bank position offering crucial support to vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing brief counselling for depressive symptoms.
• Knowledge of mental health practices and IAPT guidelines.
• Ability to work in a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief counselling in 1:1 or group settings.
• Support mental health activities within the prison.
• Deliver supervision in line with BACP guidelines.

Job description

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Rethink Mental Illness is looking for an experienced Counsellor to join our team at HMP Full Sutton.

This role is a Bank position.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives, and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation, and service provider that reflects the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

As a Counsellor, you will work as part of an integrated mental health team within the prison, providing brief counselling for depressive symptoms secondary to a complex life event, e.g., bereavement or adjustment, in line with Step 2 IAPT guidelines. This is delivered over a brief model (6-8 sessions) in either 1:1 or group settings. You will also support wider mental health activities, such as service promotion, peer mentoring, mental health initiatives, and service improvement activities. Role-specific supervision will be provided in line with BACP guidelines.