Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trained CfD Counsellor to join our NHS Derbyshire Talking Therapies service!
This is a hybrid role with main base in Chesterfield and you may also be required to work at various locations across Derbyshire, including but not limited to Derby and Chesterfield.
Working hours are Monday to Friday – service hours between 8am and 8pm, with the expectation of at least one late shift per week (12-8).
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of our multi‑disciplinary team, you will be encouraged to be an autonomous practitioner, whilst operating within a supportive framework which includes regular high‑quality supervision and support from your line manager and our clinical leads.
As an accredited counsellor, with a Talking Therapies qualification, you will use your skills and expertise to deliver counselling to our clients across a range of issues including low mood, depression and anxiety. Your recovery and outcome rates will reflect your ability to build a successful therapeutic relationship with our clients and go the extra mile to achieve the right outcomes for them. If you would enjoy working in an IAPT service as part of a team that supports you to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients, we would love to hear from you.
About us
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members.
In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
* Enhanced pension
* Wagestream – ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
* Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions
* Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
* Plus, many more great benefits on offer!
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of colleague networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
Once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
* Hold a Diploma or degree in Counselling from a recognised course which would meet the requirements for BACP (or equivalent) accreditation.
* Are accredited by at least one of the following bodies: BACP (must be accredited, membership is not sufficient), NCS (must be accredited, membership is not sufficient), UKCP or IPT UK.
* Possess one of the following NICE compliant qualifications: Counselling for Depression, Couple Therapy for Depression or Interpersonal Psychotherapy (must also be registered with IPT UK).
* Have experience of working within a primary care mental health service.
* Have evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, i.e. anxiety / depression.
* Have a good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
* Have knowledge of IAPT and stepped care model.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a primary care mental health service.
* Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems i.e. anxiety / depression.
* Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
* Knowledge of IAPT and stepped care model.
Qualifications
* Hold a Diploma or degree in Counselling from a recognised course which would meet the requirements for BACP (or equivalent) accreditation.
* Accredited by at least one of the following bodies: BACP (must be accredited, membership is not sufficient), NCS (must be accredited, membership is not sufficient), UKCP or IPT UK.
* Possess one of the following NICE compliant qualifications: Counselling for Depression, Couple Therapy for Depression or Interpersonal Psychotherapy (must also be registered with IPT UK).
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
Everyturn Mental Health
Chesterfield Borough Council
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1LP
Employer website
https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job details
Date posted: 05 December 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £46,148 to £48,526 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: B0419-25-0112
Job location: Chesterfield Borough Council, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1LP
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