Counsellor (B6/B7 Development Role)

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Counsellor for a Development Role based in Redhill. This position involves providing high-quality counselling for depression, conducting assessments, and participating in therapeutic groups. The role requires completion of a BACP Accredited Counselling Qualification Level 4 or above, with full accreditation. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 450 client hours and experience in IAPT. The offered salary ranges from £38,682 to £54,710 annually, and the position requires evening or Saturday work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to providing high quality care and counselling for depression.
• Minimum of 450 client hours with proof of clinical supervision for all hours.
• Experience working in IAPT, with agreed targets for contacts and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and therapeutic services for adult patients.
• Assess clients for suitability for counselling and provide specialist psychological treatment.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals and assess risk for patient and others.

Skills

Counselling for depression

Assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Cultural competency

Education

Completion of BACP Accredited Counselling Qualification Level 4 & Above

Full BACP Accreditation or UKCP Full Registration

Job description

Counsellor (B6/B7 Development Role)

The closing date is 30 December 2025

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate your commitment to providing high quality care and counselling for depression at Step 3. You will be delivering counselling for depression using a stepped care model aligned with the national IAPT programme and the latest NICE guidance for psychological interventions. The role involves one‑to‑one counselling, assessments and therapeutic groups.

Development Plan

• Start at band 6
• Maximum of 24 months to complete PCE‑CfD training
• Successful completion of PCE‑CfD training will lead to band 7

Please only apply if you can meet the minimum standards of training and professional registration. All registrations will be cross‑checked at the shortlisting stage.

Main Duties

Provide comprehensive assessment and therapeutic services for adult patients with common mental health problems referred to the IAPT SABP service based on sound, evidence‑based psychological principles, and working within the context of primary care services.

Assess clients for suitability for counselling and other modalities, and provide specialist psychological treatment based on N.I.C.E. guidelines for depression. Treat common mental health problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, that do not require multidisciplinary specialist mental health services.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Assess risk for patient and others and take appropriate action when necessary.

Job Responsibilities

Work two evenings a week or Saturdays and offer two days of face‑to‑face clinic based in Redhill or Leatherhead.

Qualifications

• Completion of BACP Accredited Counselling Qualification Level 4 & Above
• Full BACP Accreditation or UKCP Full Registration, or fully accredited professional registration (e.g., NCS, ACC)

Experience

• Minimum 450 client hours with proof of clinical supervision for all hours
• Experience working in IAPT, with agreed targets for contacts and clinical outcomes
• Experience working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

£38,682 to £54,710 a year, plus 5% Fringe HCAS, pro‑rata.

We look forward to receiving your application!