Counselling jobs in Portishead

This is a part-time (22.5 hours) role. Salary is pro-rata provided range.

Application Deadline: 10pm on Monday 23rd November

Interviews will be held on Friday 4th December.

We will not be accepting CVs for this post. To apply, please go to our website using the link below, where you will find a full job description, application form and details of how to apply.

https://www.mindingwent.org.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/

Purpose of Post:

To act as a professional counsellor, providing safe, ethical, person-centred and trauma-informed therapeutic support.

To work with adults experiencing a range of mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties, supporting them to explore their experienced and develop appropriate coping strategies.

To provide counselling sessions in accordance with organisational policies, professional standards and ethical frameworks.

To deliver high quality, evidence-informed counselling interventions that promote improved mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. To provide safe, ethical, trauma-informed counselling to adults experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties.

2. To deliver high-quality counselling sessions in accordance with professional standards, organisational policies and relevant legislation.

3. To establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and professional relationships with clients.

4. To maintain confidentiality at all times, subject to appropriate information-sharing requirements relating to safeguarding, risk and legal obligations.

5. To monitor client progress throughout the therapeutic intervention using appropriate outcome measures and review processes.

6. To identify and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns, risk and clinical needs, following Mind in Gwent policies and procedures.

7. To maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records in accordance with organisational requirements, GDPR and professional standards.

8. To attend and actively participate in clinical supervision and use supervision appropriately to reflect on practice, risk and therapeutic interventions.

9. To maintain appropriate professional developments and ensure practice remains informed by current evidence, professional guidance and ethical standards.

10. To work collaboratively with the wider counselling team, contributing to effective communication and a culture of continuous professional development.

11. To work within the limits of professional competence and seek appropriate support or referral where a client’s needs fall outside the scope of the service.

12. To uphold Mind in Gwent’s values, promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect in all aspects of the role.

Pay: £31,015.00-£34,811.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person