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CONTEXT

An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.

Survivors UK provides specialist support to (cis and trans*) men and boys, and to non-binary people, who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, or non-binary person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences.

We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.

In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and challenging new role at Survivors UK, that combines brief counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 300 people who refer themselves for individual counselling with us each year. It is designed to deliver collaborative assessments and brief interventions to:

•  Understand people’s needs and work out the best sources of support for them
• Offer resources, coping strategies, and supported signposting to internal and external sources of expert help
• Determine whether it would be beneficial to add someone to the waiting list for 6 months of regular counselling at Survivors UK, and resource them to cope during the 2 year wait for counselling to start.

The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry. You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor/practitioner with experience of dealing with very vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person, able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance
 

PURPOSE

• Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys, men and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
• Collaborate with clients to discover what their needs are from our service
• Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
• A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
• Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Service Delivery

• Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
• Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
• With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
• Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
• Attend clinical supervision.
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• Liaison and Promotion
• Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.

1. Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination

• Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using Survivors UK Salesforce database.
• Monitor individual client’s progress through the outcomes monitoring framework.
• Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
• Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.

1. General Duties

• Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
• Provide input and comment on the development of Survivors UK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
• As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.

The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.

Survivors UK is an equal opportunities employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• A BACP, UKCP or BABCP accredited counsellor, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner.
• Completed at least 3 parts of EMDR training. Potential for completion of the training to be offered with the role
• At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable clients in a counselling and/or support service.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
• Experience of using creative approaches such as art, drama or play when working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE, Outcomes Star, or similar

Skills, knowledge and competences

• Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
• Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
• A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
• Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
• High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
• Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within Survivors UK.
• Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
• A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.

CONTEXT

An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.

Survivors UK provides specialist support to (cis and trans*) men and boys, and to non-binary people, who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, or non-binary person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences.

We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.

In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and challenging new role at Survivors UK, that combines brief counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 300 people who refer themselves for individual counselling with us each year. It is designed to deliver collaborative assessments and brief interventions to:

•  Understand people’s needs and work out the best sources of support for them
• Offer resources, coping strategies, and supported signposting to internal and external sources of expert help
• Determine whether it would be beneficial to add someone to the waiting list for 6 months of regular counselling at Survivors UK, and resource them to cope during the 2 year wait for counselling to start.

The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry. You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor/practitioner with experience of dealing with very vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person, able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance

PURPOSE

• Provide short term counselling and practical support interventions to men, boys and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
• Collaborate with clients to discover what their needs are from our service
• Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
• A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
• Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Service Delivery

• Provide input to develop and improve Survivors UK support for people waiting for regular counselling
• Deliver brief interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
• Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
• With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
• Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
• Attend clinical supervision.

1. Liaison and Promotion

• Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.

1. Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination

• Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using Survivors UK Salesforce database.
• Monitor individual client’s progress through the outcomes monitoring framework.
• Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
• Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.

1. General Duties

• Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
• Provide input and comment on the development of Survivors UK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
• As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.

The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.

SurvivorsUK is an equal opportunities employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• A BACP, UKCP or BABCP accredited counsellor or working towards, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner.
• At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable clients in a counselling and/or support service.
• Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
• Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE, Outcomes Star, or similar

Skills, knowledge and competences

• Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
• Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
• A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
• Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
• High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
• Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within SurvivorsUK.
• Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
• A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.

CONTEXT

An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.

Survivors UK provides specialist support to men and boys, trans* people, and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, trans person, or gender non-conforming person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences of criminal harm.

We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.

In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and challenging new role at Survivors UK, that combines brief counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 400 people on our waiting list for ongoing counselling. It is designed to help people cope during the 24 month wait for regular counselling support. The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry.

You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor/practitioner with experience of dealing with highly vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance

PURPOSE

• Provide brief counselling, therapy and practical support interventions to men, boys and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
• Carry out assessments for clients wanting to add to the waiting list
• Collaborate with clients on ongoing assessment of their needs
• Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
• A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
• Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Service Delivery

• Provide input to develop and improve Survivors UK support for people waiting for regular counselling
• Deliver brief interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
• Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
• With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
• Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
• Provide advocacy to help clients overcome practical issues (i.e. benefits, debts, housing), including linking to external agencies.
• Attend clinical supervision.

1. Liaison and Promotion

• Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.

1. Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination

• Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using SurvivorsUK Salesforce database.
• Monitor individual client’s progress through the CORE outcomes monitoring framework.
• Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
• Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.

1. General Duties

• Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
• Provide input and comment on the development of SurvivorsUK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
• As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.

The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.

SurvivorsUK is an equal opportunities employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• Holder of, or working towards BACP, UKCP or BABCP accreditation, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner.
• At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable clients in a counselling and/or support service.
• Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
• Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE or equivalent

Skills, knowledge and competences

• Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
• Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
• A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
• Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
• High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
• Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within SurvivorsUK.
• Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
• A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.

CONTEXT

An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.

Survivors UK provides specialist support to (cis and trans*) men and boys, and to non-binary people, who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, or non-binary person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences.

We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.

In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting and challenging new role at Survivors UK, that combines brief counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 300 people who refer themselves for individual counselling with us each year. It is designed to deliver collaborative assessments and brief interventions to:

•  Understand people’s needs and work out the best sources of support for them
• Offer resources, coping strategies, and supported signposting to internal and external sources of expert help
• Determine whether it would be beneficial to add someone to the waiting list for 6 months of regular counselling at SurvivorsUK, and resource them to cope during the 2 year wait for counselling to start.

The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry. You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor/practitioner with experience of dealing with very vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person, able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance

PURPOSE

• Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys and non-binary child/ young people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
• Collaborate with clients to discover what their needs are from our service
• Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
• A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
• Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Service Delivery

• Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
• Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
• With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
• Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
• Attend clinical supervision.

1. Liaison and Promotion

• Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.

1. Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination

• Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using Survivors UK Salesforce database.
• Monitor individual client’s progress through the outcomes monitoring framework.
• Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
• Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.

1. General Duties

• Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
• Provide input and comment on the development of Survivors UK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
• As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.

The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.

Survivors UK is an equal opportunities employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and qualifications

• A BACP, UKCP or BABCP accredited counsellor or working towards, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner. Level 5 diploma in counselling children and young people would be desired but not essential.
• At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable children and young people from the age of 13-18 years old in a counselling and/or support service.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
• Experience of using creative approaches such as art, drama or play when working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE, Outcomes Star, or similar

Skills, knowledge and competences

• Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
• Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
• A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
• Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
• High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
• Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within Survivors UK.
• Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
• A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to work at our Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) charity.  This is a regional veterans’ mental health service offering assessment, diagnostic and medication reviews, therapy, and substance misuse recovery work to veterans aged 18 and over, their partners and dependants, where appropriate in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region. 

VOS has been operating in Portsmouth since 2008, originally set up by veterans of the Falklands Conflict, to provide mental healthcare and mental wellbeing support to veterans of all the UK Armed Forces, the Merchant Marine, and their families.  It provides monthly Drop-Ins in Portsmouth and Isle of Wight that offer a wide range of support from housing, employment, financial, legal, and a variety of social interventions alongside clinical mental health triage, which you would be part of.  In 2017 the charity was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service and is a member of COBSEO (Confederation of Service Charities). It has an active role within the Portsmouth Military Mental Health Alliance and is currently working towards accreditation with the Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services (QNVMHS), overseen by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 

We have dedicated offices at the Royal Maritime Club - one of the oldest hotels in Portsmouth, first established in Queen Street in 1853.  At the hotel we have therapy rooms and space for clinics to be held, there is also onsite parking and a multistorey car park opposite.  We also host clinics on the Isle of Wight. 

Job Description

You will be an experienced Clinical Psychologist, ideally with a background in trauma focussed care, providing psychological assessments and therapy alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary clinical team, which ensures that service users receive the highest standard of quality care.  You will be able to offer a blended service, including both face to face and online psychological services from our premises in the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and from other peripatetic premises in Gosport, and possibly the Isle of Wight.

Essential criteria include: HCPC or BPS registered; current driving licence.  

The below list, whilst not exhaustive, provides some further detail about the role:-

• Identifying our service users psychological, emotional and behavioural problems
• Developing and implementing treatment plans and therapeutic processes for our service users
• Helping service users define plans and goals to achieve personal, educational and social development and adjustment
• Monitoring the progress of service users through meetings and sessions
• Helping service users make positive progress in their lives and providing support and advice to Carers where appropriate
• Provision of supervision to clinical staff in VOS
• There may be some management responsibilities associated with this role.

You will be able to work autonomously and be adept in the timely compilation of professional clinical records, to monitor client progress toward successful outcomes, working with other team members in clinical management, psychology, therapy and substance misuse recovery, as well as wider members of the VOS non-clinical team. You will also work alongside outside agencies in support of our beneficiaries.

You will also be a strong advocate for UK Armed Forces and Merchant Navy veterans and their families. The role is on an employed basis of up to 2-3 days a week.

VOS provides a range of therapy options, substance misuse recovery support, wellbeing activities and welfare support to tackle loneliness.

If you have a passion for providing mental health support to Veterans with a range of mental health challenges and co-morbidities, then this role is for you, and we would love to hear from you. 

Application Instructions

Please provide a covering letter and CV to demonstrate your suitability for this contract. 

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). VOS will cover the cost of a DBS check.  We will also require two references once through the application process.

Retreat and Counselling Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Retreat and Counselling Therapist who will be working with women and men who have severe gambling problems.

Our client provides a 4-stage treatment package combining 2 therapeutic residential stays with 2 stages of community treatment lasting a total of 12 weeks.

Position: R&C Therapist

Location: Dudley

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (pro-rata’d & dependant on experience)

Hours: Part time, 20 - 25 hours per week - on call and occasional weekend and bank holiday work

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date:

About the Role

As a Retreat and Counselling Therapist you will provide effective delivery of the established Residential Rehabilitation Programme. The Programme provides structured support, to males aged over 18 years with severe gambling history, through a Residential 14-week residential stay.

Key responsibilities include:

• To provide appropriate recovery-focused therapeutic advice and support.
• To oversee the development, organization, and facilitation of the charity’s service users.
• To attend and lead facilitation of group and 1:1 session, face to face and online.
• To support service users through structured one-to-one, group-work interventions.
• Ascertain appropriateness of treatments, identify the needs to be addressed.
• To manage a caseload of residents and keep clear up to date records.
• To work collaboratively.
• Support and supervise provisions and staff to a high standard.
• Support the Service Manager and Partner Senior as required.

About You

As a Retreat and Counselling Therapist, you will uphold the organisations values and be non-judgemental, passionate, honest and open to change and empower service users.

You will have:

• Experience in the field of addiction and/or mental health/social care.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting emotionally vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to deliver and understanding of recovery focused addiction models.
• Ability to work on own initiative, and manage workload and caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to promptly identify, report, and act on risk, safeguarding or other concerns.
• Ability to understand and work comfortably with gender specific needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A good level of IT skills including Office.
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of managing teams and individuals within the social/healthcare sector.

Although not essential knowledge of the effects of problem gambling, experience of delivering therapeutic support and of working in a recovery service would be highly beneficial, as would a counselling / Addiction qualification.

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Health Engagement, Residential Treatment, Gambling Treatment, Gambling Therapist, Gambling Addiction, Gambling, Rehabilitation Therapist, Rehabilitation, Residential Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre, Outreach, Addiction Therapist, Addiction Counsellor, Recovery Worker, Recovery Therapist, Recovery, Outreach Worker, Counselling, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Addiction Counsellor, Gambling Counsellor, Community Counsellor, Counselling Psychotherapist, Adult Services, Mental Health.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Worcester
Salary: £27,539- £30,169 pro rata (depending on experience)
Benefits: Competitive 27539

Role overview
WMRSASC has an exciting new role within our established Counselling team. The Children and Young Person’s Sessional Counsellor will provide face to face counselling to children and young people from 5 to 18 years old who have been affected by sexual abuse and/or rape.

Main Responsibilities:

- Support the Counselling Team and Volunteers to maintain a safe, professional and accessible counselling service for all service users, in conjunction with the counselling services management team.
- Keep abreast of issues regarding rape and sexual abuse and support the management team to ensure services remain relevant and responsive to need.
- Maintain appropriate records of counselling in line with legal, ethical and organisational constraints including pre-trial therapy.
- Communicate and liaise with other agencies within the limitations of the role and confidentiality.
- Ensure ongoing professional practice through the use of supervision and ongoing CPD.
- Ensure that monitoring and feedback is maintained as part of the ongoing sustainability of the service.
- Promote the principles of equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
- Participate in regular supervision in line with BACP guidelines.

The post is based in Worcestershire but the post holder may be required to support clients in Herefordshire and must have the ability to travel throughout both counties.

WMRSASC benefits:
Salary of £27,539- £30,169 (depending on experience)
Access to accredited training programmes
Hybrid working
26 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays per annum (pro rata to hours worked), increasing to 31 days following five years' continuous service.
5% Employer Pension Contribution
Benenden Health Scheme
Company sick pay (after successfully probationary period)
Regular clinical and case management supervision

The closing date for this position is 26th August 2022. Interviews to take place week commencing 29th August 2022.

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TLC: Talk Listen, Change is looking for two service managers to lead a team of counsellors, relationship and psychosexual therapists; one permanent role and a 12-month maternity cover post.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Greater Manchester.

In these roles you will be responsible for leading and developing a range of therapy services, including individual counselling, couple's counselling, psychosexual therapy and children and young people's therapy. You will work closely with the Head of Counselling Services, Clinical Supervisors and Administrators to improve, develop and grow our services.

You will be responsible for a varied portfolio; including (but not limited to) fully funded counselling for adults, services for young people affected by domestic abuse, and self-funded services offered on an income-based fee.

People will be at the heart of what you do; you’ll be values driven, committed to diversity and inclusion, and focused on coaching people to fulfil their potential. You will be a passionate advocate for widening access to psychological therapies and providing the best possible service to the people we support.

You will have experience of driving improvements and maximising impact of services.  Above all you will have a solution focused attitude to providing positive leadership in a changing environment. 

We want you to feel empowered to bring your best to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.  We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, through the application and interview process please contact us. 

Macmillan Radiographer Clinical Fellows
Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity (Until March 2023)
3 days per week (20 hours)
Location: Work from home with the ability to travel to London (Vauxhall) and other locations in the UK (depending on COVID-19 guidance).
Department: Centre of Clinical Expertise
£42,000 - £52,000 

Are you a registered diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer looking for a new challenge and interested in promoting your profession? 

In collaboration with the Society of Radiographers and Health Education England (HEE), we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Macmillan’s Centre of Clinical Expertise.

About the roles

There are two roles available, one for a diagnostic radiographer and one for a therapeutic radiographer.

During this three day a week secondment, these positions involve supporting and informing the workforce strategy for Macmillan and Health Education England’s funded radiographer workforce reform programme being led by the Society of Radiographers.

The post holders will bring insight, ideas and thought leadership to the roles to inform cancer workforce development, education and training offers for the workforce supporting people with cancer and identifying innovative service models involving Allied Health Professionals and the wider workforce.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual with evidence of management and clinical leadership experience and a strong interest in workforce development and service transformation.

You will need to have good working knowledge of the current healthcare and social care system and current issues impacting on delivery, the ability to build and sustain networks and professional relationships and work with multi-professional teams.

We are striving to build a more diverse and representational organisation, and we have noted that we are under-represented when it comes to colleagues that identify as disabled, have an impairment or health condition and also those who identify as Black, Asian or another minority ethnic group. We are also underrepresented with those who identify as LGBTQ+.

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria, but would also strongly encourage applications from individuals from groups where we are currently under-represented to help us move forward in achieving our aim of building a more diverse organisation so that we can better serve all people living with cancer. We have in place an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and we have Organisational Values (see attached) which promote fairness and belonging for all. We also have a successful internal employee representation body, Our Voice and also eight Employee Network groups to help us achieve a more engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.   

About us

At Macmillan, we support millions of people living with cancer in the UK to live life as fully as they can by providing emotional, practical, and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do. We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, interest free loans for season tickets and gym memberships and much more.

We want to create a workforce that is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We advocate for being an inclusive organisation, and offer flexibility in our working locations, working hours and benefits so we can support you in your life and your career, and we welcome a conversation about how these options can best support you.

We offer a range of flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, e.g. 34.5 hours in 4 days instead of 5, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm and more options. 

Recruitment Process 
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience and strengths.

Interviews will be Wednesday 24th August 2022. 

Applications close on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 23.59pm. 

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

The LGBTQ+ Counselling and Groupwork Lead will deliver a series of group work sessions in the community, as well as one-to-one counselling for people with low-level mental health needs. They will be part of our Cherish mental health support programme, in partnership with Naz, and working across the London boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

Programme

The post-holder will source community venues and locations in Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham and deliver a series of groupwork sessions for those from LGBTQ+ communities vulnerable to low level mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing and prevent people dropping into crisis around their mental health needs.

Role

The post-holder will deliver a series of groupwork sessions as well as conduct one to one counselling with a small cohort of clients.

Location: Homebased

Contract: Permanent

21 hours per week / part time

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designated Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Lead to join Blind Veterans UK. This is a new role and will be pivotal in ensuring that the charity is operating to the best of its ability in safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults. 

Working with internal and external stakeholders the Designated Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Lead will be responsible for the oversight of all matters relating to safeguarding and mental capacity whilst ensuring a high level of quality assurance and developing best practice standards.

This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills which will engage, inspire, and motivate others. As part of the operations directorate, the post holder will share responsibility for creating a highly positive and solution focused working culture, reflecting the organisational values, culture, and vision for leading change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Bringing experience and knowledge that qualifies the role of subject matter expert to be assumed. This will include but is not limited to Safeguarding Adults and Children and Mental Capacity across the four jurisdictions of the United Kingdom.
• Lead on job related policy promotion and education of all members of staff within the organisation.
• Manage oversight of the performance and compliance of safeguarding and mental capacity practices.
• Lead on charity governance structures in areas relating to the job role by ensuring risk is mitigated and managed and best practice standards are upheld.

As the ideal candidate, you will be a positive influencer, able to demonstrate confidence, motivation, and commitment. We expect high levels of integrity and behaviours consistent with our values and culture statement. 

Finally, you will hold or demonstrate a commitment to work towards a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification.

Benefits include free life assurance, generous pension scheme (after three months), a health cashback scheme (after one year’s service), an Employee Assistance Programme and an excellent working environment.

Closing date: 2 September 2022

Telephone Interview:  12/13 September 2022

Panel interviews:  week commencing 19 September 2022

Blind Veterans UK helps ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915 we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.  We believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. We’re here to help veterans of every generation overcome sight loss.

To apply, please submit your current CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the Person Specification (within the Job Description below).  Please email both to recruitment team and include “Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Lead” in your email title.

Please note we are only able to consider applicants who submit a CV with a Supporting Statement. 

We are recruiting a Clinical Lead/ Head of Clinical Services to develop and support the Green House’s children, young people, and families’ (CYP) service and manage the day-to-day clinical practice of the team.

We are recruiting a new member to our Senior Management Team at The Green House. The Clinical Lead will have two primary elements to their role:

1. Clinical Leadership – manage the day-to-day clinical practice of our team to include safeguarding and the ongoing management of risk, facilitation of peer supervision, assessment work, alongside holding a small caseload of children/young people [<18].
2. Service Development – to lead the re-development and expansion of our existing therapy service.

Macmillan Genomic Clinical Fellows
2 x 0.4 WTE nursing or allied healthcare professionals
Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity (12 Months)
Location: Work from home with the ability to travel to London (Vauxhall) and other locations in the UK (depending on COVID-19 guidance).
Department: Chief Executive Office
£42,000 - £52,000

Are you a registered nurse or allied health professional looking for a new challenge and interested in promoting genomics within cancer? In collaboration with Health Education England (HEE), we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Macmillan’s Centre of Clinical Expertise.

About the roles

There are two roles available for nurses and allied healthcare professionals.

During this two days a week secondment, these positions involve supporting and informing Macmillan’s and HEE’s education and development offer for professionals, raising awareness of genomics to the workforce and people with lived experience of cancer, as well as support national workstreams linked to genomics.

The post holders will bring insight, ideas and thought leadership to the roles to inform cancer workforce development, education and training offers for the workforce supporting people with cancer and identifying innovative service models and best practice.

About you

We are looking for 2 motivated and driven individuals with evidence of management and clinical leadership experience and a strong interest in workforce development and service transformation.

You will need to have good working knowledge of the current healthcare system and current issues impacting on delivery of new technology, the ability to build and sustain networks and professional relationships and work with multi-professional teams.

We are striving to build a more diverse and representational organisation, and we have noted that we are under-represented when it comes to colleagues that identify as disabled, have an impairment or health condition and also those who identify as Black, Asian or another minority ethnic group. We are also underrepresented with those who identify as LGBTQ+.

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria, but would also strongly encourage applications from individuals from groups where we are currently under-represented to help us move forward in achieving our aim of building a more diverse organisation so that we can better serve all people living with cancer. We have in place an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and we have Organisational Values (see attached) which promote fairness and belonging for all. We also have a successful internal employee representation body, Our Voice and also eight Employee Network groups to help us achieve a more engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.   

About us

At Macmillan, we support millions of people living with cancer in the UK to live life as fully as they can by providing emotional, practical, and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do. We commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, interest free loans for season tickets and gym memberships and much more.

We want to create a workforce that is representative of the people we support, and who support us. We advocate for being an inclusive organisation, and offer flexibility in our working locations, working hours and benefits so we can support you in your life and your career, and we welcome a conversation about how these options can best support you.

We offer a range of flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, e.g. 34.5 hours in 4 days instead of 5, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm and more options. 

Recruitment Process 
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience and strengths.

Interviews will be Monday 22nd August 2022. 

Applications close on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 23.59pm. 

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

Oasis Southampton City Farm is a community focused registered charity working in Southampton. We provide a range of supported activities for vulnerable communities, children and adult learners with disabilities. We are looking for a Commercial Lead who will support the Farm & Business Manager in delivering the vision for the farm by leading the development and coordination of the farm commercial programmes, including:

• Growing the sustainability of the farm through developing the farm as a creative venue offering an inspiring range of art, craft, heritage and outdoor rural skills workshops and courses, e.g., woodworking, hand spinning, willow weaving, straw hive making, sustainable beekeeping, arts and crafts, woodland coppicing, animal husbandry etc.
• Increasing footfall into the farm during weekends and holiday times by developing and marketing the public programme of activities e.g., be a farmer for a day, art exhibitions, taster sessions etc.
• Developing and grow the Farm Shop including online.
• Expanding the farm commercial projects through the development of a café.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate

• relevant qualifications and experience in retail management
• proven experience in leading commercial projects.
• proven track record in operational management of a high quality, popular enterprise
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and conflict management abilities
• proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public
• punctuality, reliability, and honesty.
• ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days annual leave (plus BH), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service (pro rata).

For more information please go to the Oasis UK charity website (or click "Apply" on this page) which will have details about where to send your CV and Supporting Statement.  In your supporting statement please address these questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description.  Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Commercial Lead? 
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Applications will close on 12pm, Monday 5th September 2022.  Interviews will be held on the week beginning 12th September.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Based at Oasis Southampton City Farm, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ

Part-time (24 hours per week), Permanent Contract

£14,745 - £16,184 per annum (£24,575 – 26,973 FTE p.a.)