NHS
Employee Wellbeing Counsellor
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Job Description
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- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
- Degree, or Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Further specialised training in one or more theoretical approaches e.g. CBT, TA, Systemic, Family therapy.
- Post-qualifying experience in counselling adults presenting with a wide range of mild-moderate psychological or emotional problems.
- Experience of working 1:1, with groups and in delivering psychoeducative interventions/training.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of workplace counselling.
- Ability to hold a dual perspective e.g. awareness of client and organisational issues simultaneously.
- Membership with the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists) or UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy).
- Degree, or Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Further specialised training in one or more theoretical approaches e.g. CBT, TA, Systemic, Family therapy.
- Post-qualifying experience in counselling adults presenting with a wide range of mild-moderate psychological or emotional problems.
- Experience of working 1:1, with groups and in delivering psychoeducative interventions/training.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of workplace counselling.
- Ability to hold a dual perspective e.g. awareness of client and organisational issues simultaneously.
- Membership with the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists) or UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy).
Job summary
Would you like to be part of a team that places great value on staff wellbeing and employee experience? Do you want the opportunity to make a difference? This is an essential position within the Wellbeing and Employee Experience team.
Established in 2020, the Employee Experience and Wellbeing Service is available to everyone who works for CTMUHB and itaims to support the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of staff and to make CTM a great place to work.
We are a standalone, confidential service. We believe that Wellbeing is more than just not feeling unwell. It involves enjoying life, having purpose, positive relationships with others, accepting ourselvesand feeling in control. It is something that needs to be nurtured proactively dailyto prevent problems arising. To help with this we provide a wide range of services matched to the level of difficulty staff are experiencing.
Our friendly team is part of the wider People department, we work together to support our workforce and ensure employees are well-supported and engaged to deliver high-quality patient care. This role is crucial in contributing to this.
By joining CTM, you'll enjoy benefits such as hybrid working, 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34), the option to buy 10 additional days, an NHS pension with a 23.7% contribution, development opportunities, and 50% off at our onsite Starbucks cafes!
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of this role is to deliver specialist brief structured counselling and other psychological interventions to Health Board staff with mild to moderate mental health and/or wellbeing problems. This is a varied position and the responsibilities include:
Being responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of clients within the counselling setting.
Providing specialised therapeutic support on individual basis as well as, individual and group debriefs, therapeutic group work, training and supervising peer practitioners and the delivery of psychoeducation/training sessions to staff groups.
Engaging in regular service evaluation audit and clinical supervision.
Contributing to wellbeing business meetings and promotional activities.
Working closely with other colleagues within the service to help identify those areas within CTMUHB where staff wellbeing may be being adversely affected.
At all times, the post holder will act in accordance with the BACP or UKCP Professional Code of Conduct.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
110-PST014-0225
Job locations
Pontypridd Cottage Hospital
The Common, Hospital Road
Pontypridd
CF37 4AL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced counsellor who:
Has experience in assessing clients presenting with multiple and complex issues regarding suitability for Wellbeing interventions such as counselling, debrief, Mindfulness, or psychological education or referral to the Employee Assistance Programme, in line with the Wellbeing stepped care service model.
Can select appropriate therapeutic intervention and make decisions regarding referrals to specialist treatment or other resources as appropriate.
Can organise and manage own caseload ensuring throughput of clients through the service according to the wellbeing service stepped care model.
Can assess elements of risk of harm to client/self/others/property and take action as appropriate. This may involve breaching client confidentiality in interest of client or wider legislation e.g. Childrens Act (2004); Drug Trafficking Act (1994); Road Traffic Act (2014); Counter Terrorism & Security Act (2015).
Can deliver therapeutic packages to suit the needs of individual clients and group interventions where appropriate.
Can offer face to face, telephone or on-line consultations to assess for suitability for the service.
Has the ability to communicate complex, personal and sensitive information effectively across a wide range of groups (employees, line managers, GPs) in a variety of settings via formal psycho-educational presentations, interviews and telephone discussions, with empathy and enthusiasm.
Can provide trauma focussed therapy to staff who are presenting with distress, or signs and symptoms of trauma responses.
Contributes to and deliver interventions designed to improve organisational culture e.g. corporate induction, and to facilitate group based psychoeducative programmes e.g. Anxiety management, Managing Low Mood training, Building Resilience, Stress management courses.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced counsellor who:
Has experience in assessing clients presenting with multiple and complex issues regarding suitability for Wellbeing interventions such as counselling, debrief, Mindfulness, or psychological education or referral to the Employee Assistance Programme, in line with the Wellbeing stepped care service model.
Can select appropriate therapeutic intervention and make decisions regarding referrals to specialist treatment or other resources as appropriate.
Can organise and manage own caseload ensuring throughput of clients through the service according to the wellbeing service stepped care model.
Can assess elements of risk of harm to client/self/others/property and take action as appropriate. This may involve breaching client confidentiality in interest of client or wider legislation e.g. Childrens Act (2004); Drug Trafficking Act (1994); Road Traffic Act (2014); Counter Terrorism & Security Act (2015).
Can deliver therapeutic packages to suit the needs of individual clients and group interventions where appropriate.
Can offer face to face, telephone or on-line consultations to assess for suitability for the service.
Has the ability to communicate complex, personal and sensitive information effectively across a wide range of groups (employees, line managers, GPs) in a variety of settings via formal psycho-educational presentations, interviews and telephone discussions, with empathy and enthusiasm.
Can provide trauma focussed therapy to staff who are presenting with distress, or signs and symptoms of trauma responses.
Contributes to and deliver interventions designed to improve organisational culture e.g. corporate induction, and to facilitate group based psychoeducative programmes e.g. Anxiety management, Managing Low Mood training, Building Resilience, Stress management courses.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Skills
Essential
Registration
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Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Registration
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Pontypridd Cottage Hospital
The Common, Hospital Road
Pontypridd
CF37 4AL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Pontypridd Cottage Hospital
The Common, Hospital Road
Pontypridd
CF37 4AL
Employer's website
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.