Job overview
We are looking for a motivated band 5 counsellor who would like to work within a large well established counselling team.
Sandwell healthy minds counselling team is proud of the diverse therapy we provide to the local community.
This is an ideal opportunity for a counsellor who would benefit from a supportive environment where their skills can be developed and fine tuned.
Main duties of the job
To provide counselling to clients referred to Sandwell IAPT, within a brief framework. Counselling will be carried out in community venues as well as remotely via phone and video. Evening appointments may be required in line with service need. To offer telephone assessments to clients referred into the service.
The work with clients to improve their mental health by providing counselling. Outcomes will be measured using IAPT measures, indicating when clients have moved to recovery.
To maintain up to date clear client records and case notes in line with the policies of Sandwell IAPT, and the Black Country Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (BCPFT).
To meet the service KPIs of moving 50% of clients to recovery on IAPT outcome measures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assessment of clients referred into the service.Providing 1:1 therapy interventions.Potential of working towards establishing group therapy sessions.Support the team developmentEngage in clinical and managerial supervision.Promote the team as well as the wider service to the local community of Sandwell.Establish good working relationships with external agencies.Applicant must be a member of professional body e.g BABCP.
Person specification
essential and desirable.
Counselling qualification level 4 or equivalent therapy qualification or nursing degree
A minimum of 250 hours supervised counselling/nursing/therapy in a voluntary or statutory organisation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Evidence of risk assessment skills and risk assessment experience.
Evidence of ability to complete thorough assessment of clients needs
Evidence of continued professional development
Experience working within mental health services supporting clients needs.
Desirable criteria
Experience working with IAPT service
Experience of running groups
Experience signposting
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-37.5 per week
Salary: £27,055.00-£32,934.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All covid precautions taken
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sandwell: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Counselling level 5, nursing qual or therapy qual (required)
- professional registration (required)
- 250 hours supervised counselling/nursing/therapy (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: 285-6801-MH
