NHS Counsellor (Band 5) – Flexible Hours & Growth

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Louth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to staff wellbeing

Staff training and supervision

Competitive annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers Talking Therapies services from Boston, Spalding and Louth. Three Band 5/6 counsellors will join the team, handling clinical caseloads in a supportive, well‑established environment. The roles include supervision, training, and flexible working arrangements.

The post is based within NHS Talking Therapies with a focus on depression, with opportunities for professional development and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in counselling (therapeutic) required.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Meets the criteria for accreditation with BCAP.
• Accreditation with BCAP expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hold a clinical caseload and receive supervision.
• Continue to develop skills in Talking Therapies modalities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Analytical skills

Judgemental skills

Organisational skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Diploma in counselling (therapeutic)

Continued professional development

Accreditation with BCAP

Job description

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers Talking Therapies services from Boston, Spalding and Louth. Three Band 5/6 counsellors will join the team, handling clinical caseloads in a supportive, well‑established environment. The roles include supervision, training, and flexible working arrangements.

The post is based within NHS Talking Therapies with a focus on depression, with opportunities for professional development and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing.