• Job Description

  Req#: B0236-25-0250?language=en&page=391&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a qualified Counsellor to join our Surrey NHS Talking Therapies service. As a High Intensity Counsellor, you will excel in your clinical practice to fulfil all aspects of the role.

  Main duties of the job

  You will assess clients for suitability for specific psychological intervention models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Manual. You will treat clients with a presenting problem of depression or recurrent depression by delivering one of the NICE-recommended time-limited psychological therapy for depression. Work may also involve liaising with other health and social care staff to support your clients.

  About us

  WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £41,818 to £52,530 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  oc-1749802447-8XXIT

  Job locations

  Farringdon

  City of London

  EC1M 4DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this position is 11th July 2025 however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. This is a full-time position and predominately be remote working, delivering therapy via video or telephone but may require you to offer in person therapy in Surrey. You will be expected to work at least one late night per week (12pm - 8pm). The salary is up to £45,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience and you will also receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance on top. About the Role To apply for this role you must have at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BACP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. It is essential that you have completed two years post-graduate qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology and meeting the required contact and supervising counselling hours. Additionally we require you to have successfully completed at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual. Benefits

  28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

  An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

  Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

  2 days paid volunteer leave per year

  Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

  Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

  Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

  We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

  DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this position is 11th July 2025 however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. This is a full-time position and predominately be remote working, delivering therapy via video or telephone but may require you to offer in person therapy in Surrey. You will be expected to work at least one late night per week (12pm - 8pm). The salary is up to £45,000 per annum subject to qualifications and experience and you will also receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance on top. About the Role To apply for this role you must have at least an NVQ Level 4 Counselling qualification and accreditation with either BACP, UKCP or COCSA is essential. It is essential that you have completed two years post-graduate qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology and meeting the required contact and supervising counselling hours. Additionally we require you to have successfully completed at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual. Benefits

  28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

  An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

  Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

  2 days paid volunteer leave per year

  Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

  Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

  Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

  We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

  DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
  • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
  • Recognised professional qualification in at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
  • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
  • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
  • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
  • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults and other relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
  • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
  • Advance communication skills
  • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
  • Able to manage a clinical caseload effectively and meet performance targets
  • High level of enthusiasm and motivation

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised professional counselling qualification to a minimum of Diploma level (NVQ 4)
  • Registration and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or COSCA
  • Recognised professional qualification in at least one of the specialised NICE-recommended training such as Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy to deliver the modality as specified by the NHS Talking Therapy Manual

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
  • Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
  • Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
  • Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
  • Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults and other relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and of working with the diverse range of groups and communities served.
  • Able to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
  • Advance communication skills
  • Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
  • Able to manage a clinical caseload effectively and meet performance targets
  • High level of enthusiasm and motivation

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  We Are With You

  Address

  Farringdon

  City of London

  EC1M 4DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  We Are With You

  Address

  Farringdon

  City of London

  EC1M 4DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (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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