• Job Description

  Req#: E0343-25-0015abl779?language=en&page=198&sort=publicationDateDe

  Job summary

  You will be the Counsellor/Psychological Therapist for ABL Health and support our Weight Management Services across Stockport.

  ABL Health aims to empower individuals and communities towards a healthier future by promoting health awareness. The Counsellor/Psychological Therapist integrates psychological theory with therapeutic techniques to help people overcome and deal with problematic life events and mental health issues. They engage people and their communities to help identify barriers whilst empowering them to overcome these.

  Main duties of the job

  Working under the Obesity and Families Lead, this role delivers therapeutic interventions to adults in targeted weight management programmes. Responsibilities include conducting psychological and risk assessments, delivering person-centred or integrative psychotherapy, and supporting clients through sensitive and complex issues related to weight and behaviour. The post involves maintaining accurate records, contributing to MDT meetings, attending peer supervision, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role also supports service development through evidence-based practice and continuous professional learning, while ensuring culturally sensitive care and safeguarding responsibilities are upheld.

  About us

  ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £26,000 a year Pro Rata (Part Time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  E0343-25-0015abl779

  Job locations

  Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane

  Stockport

  SK3 0XA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Role Purpose:

  The role is designed to provide support to individuals digitally and via telephone.

  The role involves assessment of clients referred and provision of individual therapy sessions.

  The role includes ensuring the therapeutic support provides a clear, evidence based, effective and consistent service for all clients.

  The role will continuously develop methods and resources that result in improved/effective wellbeing and behaviours for adults.

  This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your own. ABLs highly experienced and friendly multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development, Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally, existing experienced delivery teams will work with you to drive the service forward.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This post will work under the line management of ABLs Obesity and Families Lead. The role provides therapeutic interventions to adults of different ages accessing targeted weight management programmes.

  Key responsibilities will be:

  To work effectively and collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provision within the Therapeutic programme with ABL Health.

  To be a part of a multi-disciplinary assessment. To facilitate psychological and risk assessments to aid the development of client formulations and care pathways.

  Support individuals to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their presentation. This will include deconstruction of current interactional patterns of behaviour and meaning around weight issues and complex relationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, aided by the use of assessment tools.

  To prepare and participate in peer supervision and case reviews with other psychological therapists regularly across the organisation.

  Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and client records utilising digital systems and databases.

  To attend virtual team meetings and contribute to agendas and discussions. Prepare fully in accordance with service for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and complete relevant paperwork (such as MDT proformas), updating client records as appropriate.

  To provide effective individual interventions, with the aim of helping clients prepare to engage in the targeted weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions.

  To provide person centred or integrative psychotherapy, employing methods based upon evidence. To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of individuals from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Working with interpreters might be required.

  To contribute knowledge, skills and ideas with the aim of optimising the outcomes of targeted weight management programmes and/or physical activity interventions within the limits of ones trained role capacity and competency.

  To participate in multiagency meetings as appropriate, safeguarding case conferences and reviews, etc. providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters as necessary.

  The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice and that of others.

  To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients/service users in your care.

  To read relevant current literature and stay up to date with developments and initiatives in psychological and group therapy for obesity treatment.

  Clinical Supervision will be provided in house by a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and a supervisor and it is independent of line management.

  Skills and Competencies Required

  Be an experienced therapist in a community health environment, assisting and delivering support to individuals referred to service.

  Experience of working with diverse communities within varied cultural environments.

  Adept in communication ; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience.

  Quality driven ; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.

  Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

  The desire to make a difference

  We are looking to change the lives and improve the wellbeing of the people in Northern Lincolnshire.

  WORKING PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

  Ethical Practice

  Employed psychological therapists are required to abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practise in Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.

  Professional Membership and Registration

  It is required that employed psychological therapists maintain active membership with a national organisation that represents the field of psychological therapy and people who work as counsellors and therapists, such as BACP, BPS, BABCP or UKCP. Employed psychological therapists will ideally pursue accreditation or registration with one of these bodies; and will complete annual continuing professional development and associated procedures required to maintain accreditation and/or registration. All costs associated with professional memberships, subscriptions, conferences, continuing education etc., are borne by the psychological therapist.

  Liability Insurance

  Employed psychological therapists are covered against malpractice liability by ABL insurance.

  Supervision

  Employed psychological therapists are required to attend supervision at the minimum frequency of 1.5 hours per month and supervision will be arranged in house.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Role Purpose:

  The role is designed to provide support to individuals digitally and via telephone.

  The role involves assessment of clients referred and provision of individual therapy sessions.

  The role includes ensuring the therapeutic support provides a clear, evidence based, effective and consistent service for all clients.

  The role will continuously develop methods and resources that result in improved/effective wellbeing and behaviours for adults.

  This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your own. ABLs highly experienced and friendly multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development, Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally, existing experienced delivery teams will work with you to drive the service forward.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This post will work under the line management of ABLs Obesity and Families Lead. The role provides therapeutic interventions to adults of different ages accessing targeted weight management programmes.

  Key responsibilities will be:

  To work effectively and collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of therapeutic provision within the Therapeutic programme with ABL Health.

  To be a part of a multi-disciplinary assessment. To facilitate psychological and risk assessments to aid the development of client formulations and care pathways.

  Support individuals to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their presentation. This will include deconstruction of current interactional patterns of behaviour and meaning around weight issues and complex relationships, creating methods for client centred analysis of change, aided by the use of assessment tools.

  To prepare and participate in peer supervision and case reviews with other psychological therapists regularly across the organisation.

  Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and client records utilising digital systems and databases.

  To attend virtual team meetings and contribute to agendas and discussions. Prepare fully in accordance with service for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and complete relevant paperwork (such as MDT proformas), updating client records as appropriate.

  To provide effective individual interventions, with the aim of helping clients prepare to engage in the targeted weight management programme and/or physical activity interventions.

  To provide person centred or integrative psychotherapy, employing methods based upon evidence. To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of individuals from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Working with interpreters might be required.

  To contribute knowledge, skills and ideas with the aim of optimising the outcomes of targeted weight management programmes and/or physical activity interventions within the limits of ones trained role capacity and competency.

  To participate in multiagency meetings as appropriate, safeguarding case conferences and reviews, etc. providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters as necessary.

  The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice and that of others.

  To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients/service users in your care.

  To read relevant current literature and stay up to date with developments and initiatives in psychological and group therapy for obesity treatment.

  Clinical Supervision will be provided in house by a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and a supervisor and it is independent of line management.

  Skills and Competencies Required

  Be an experienced therapist in a community health environment, assisting and delivering support to individuals referred to service.

  Experience of working with diverse communities within varied cultural environments.

  Adept in communication ; A strong communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience.

  Quality driven ; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them.

  Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

  The desire to make a difference

  We are looking to change the lives and improve the wellbeing of the people in Northern Lincolnshire.

  WORKING PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

  Ethical Practice

  Employed psychological therapists are required to abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practise in Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or equivalent.

  Professional Membership and Registration

  It is required that employed psychological therapists maintain active membership with a national organisation that represents the field of psychological therapy and people who work as counsellors and therapists, such as BACP, BPS, BABCP or UKCP. Employed psychological therapists will ideally pursue accreditation or registration with one of these bodies; and will complete annual continuing professional development and associated procedures required to maintain accreditation and/or registration. All costs associated with professional memberships, subscriptions, conferences, continuing education etc., are borne by the psychological therapist.

  Liability Insurance

  Employed psychological therapists are covered against malpractice liability by ABL insurance.

  Supervision

  Employed psychological therapists are required to attend supervision at the minimum frequency of 1.5 hours per month and supervision will be arranged in house.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional counselling/psychotherapy qualifications and/or IAPT or similar e.g. Integrative Psychotherapy Masters, qualification in Person Centred, Integrative, Psychodynamic or Gestalt psychotherapy or CBT.
  • Registered or accredited member of a professional body (such as NCS, BABCP, BPS, BACP, UKCP)

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of weight-inclusive approach.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering individual psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Experience of facilitating psychological assessments and formulations.
  • Able to work in a therapeutic way that responds to a clients needs, including a knowledge of behaviour change approach.
  • Experience or training in delivering brief group therapy.

  Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years, post qualifying. Experience of delivering individual psychotherapy sessions as well as experience of facilitation of group therapy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional counselling/psychotherapy qualifications and/or IAPT or similar e.g. Integrative Psychotherapy Masters, qualification in Person Centred, Integrative, Psychodynamic or Gestalt psychotherapy or CBT.
  • Registered or accredited member of a professional body (such as NCS, BABCP, BPS, BACP, UKCP)

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of weight-inclusive approach.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering individual psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Experience of facilitating psychological assessments and formulations.
  • Able to work in a therapeutic way that responds to a clients needs, including a knowledge of behaviour change approach.
  • Experience or training in delivering brief group therapy.

  Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years, post qualifying. Experience of delivering individual psychotherapy sessions as well as experience of facilitation of group therapy.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  ABL Health Ltd

  Address

  Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane

  Stockport

  SK3 0XA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  ABL Health Ltd

  Address

  Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane

  Stockport

  SK3 0XA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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