Counsellor
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL4 1DE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9311-26-0015 |
Summary
Job SummaryThe post holder will provide short-term counselling online or in-person for staff struggling with mild to moderate emotional difficulties. Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service To provide specialist brief structured counselling service for adults (18+) with mild tomoderate mental health problems. This will normally be individual counselling but mayalso include group work where appropriate and requested by Line Manager. Therapy willbe delivered in-person in community venues or online/ by phone. To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues regarding suitability forcounselling e.g. treatment of depression, anxiety, phobias, childhood trauma (physical /sexual / emotional abuse), complex bereavement/loss issues. To select appropriate therapeutic treatment and make decisions regarding referrals e.g.If another intervention is more appropriate, or referral requires secondary careintervention. To assess risk of harm to client / self / others / property and take action as appropriate.This may involve breaching client confidentiality in interest of client or others safety e.g.Safeguarding Children or Adults, acts of terrorism, etc. This will be assessed in line withPrimary Care Mental Health Services risk assessment policies. To organise and manage a counselling workload and plan appropriate brief interventions To maintain appropriate records according to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trustpolicies and HMR Primary Care Mental Health Services protocols as directed by LineManager Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and stepdown arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.AFC 5/11/25 JME-260-25 Counsellor Band 6 Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapyprocess Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys andevaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback. Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the careprovided clients.Training and Supervision Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staffworking in the service (as appropriate due to level of training). Supervise staff in the service (as appropriate due to level of training).Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and anyregulating, professional and accrediting bodies and keep up to date on newrecommendations / guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, NationalService Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in counselling or other areas ofexpertise. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with seniortherapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development planmaintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels / developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes inpractice.General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies andprocedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personalgain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course oftheir official duties.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. Theduties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process