Counsellor

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Résumé du poste

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced counsellor to join its NHS Talking Therapies service in Blackpool. The post involves delivering high quality counselling to people with common mental health problems and using face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.

You will hold a diploma in counselling (BACP accredited) and BACP accreditation, with training in Talking Therapies Modality or a commitment to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Diploma in counselling from a BACP accredited course.
• BACP accreditation or equivalent.
• Training in a Talking Therapies Modality or willingness to train.

Responsabilités

• Provide high intensity counselling to clients with common mental health problems.
• Deliver counselling in face-to-face, online and telephone formats.
• Work with clients from diverse backgrounds with interpreters as needed.
• Support access to services by offering flexible hours including early mornings and late evenings.

Connaissances

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Formation

Diploma in counselling (BACP accredited)

BACP accreditation

Training in Talking Therapies Modality

Description du poste

Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service? Are you an experienced counsellor who is passionate about providing high quality psychological therapy to people with common mental health problems? The successful candidate will have completed a diploma level qualification in counselling from a BACP accredited course, hold BACP or equivalent accreditation, and training in a Talking Therapies Modality (If you do not hold a Talking Therapies Modality Qualification a Band 6 position may be offered until the relevant training is completed).

The service is focused on delivering high quality therapy and our patient feedback is excellent. Investing in our team is important to us and we pride ourselves on the support we offer to staff. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team of staff who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our service users. The team includes CBT therapists, Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, providing psychological assessment and brief therapies to people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The service also offers EMDR, "Mastering Stress" courses, MCBT courses as well as a range of webinars to support health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a flexible and highly motivated qualified Counsellor. They will be part of the NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity Counselling to clients who have a range of complex anxiety and depression related problems. The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering counselling interventions face to face, online and over the telephone. The post holder will also work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The successful candidate will also be required to work a proportion of their working hours after before 9am and/or after 5pm in order to improve access to the service.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cheryl Nicholls Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01253955577

Sue Horrocks

Counselling Lead

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