Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified, experienced Counsellor to join the Staff Support Counselling Service based at Airbus, Broughton, North Wales. This is a busy, highly effective and respected service offering CBT and short-term brief therapy/counselling support to staff within the organisation. This unique service means employment within the NHS but providing a private contract service to Airbus as an organisation. You will hold and manage your own caseload, providing assessment and treatment for clients. Clinical supervision is provided within the post and CPD actively supported to ensure that accreditation and therapeutic practice remain at a level of excellence and adheres to good practice. You will have a key role and contribute to the smooth running of the support service; ensuring clinical quality is assured and adherence to BACP's code of ethics and practice as well as At Risk Protocols. This is a permanent part-time post for 15 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical: To provide assessment and counselling services to staff using the service.
* To be responsible for the provision of a triage clinic. To make decisions on the suitability of new referrals into the service and to assess risk. Refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
* To formulate and implement plans for counselling and/or brief therapy.
* To organise own caseload, taking professional responsibility and exercising autonomous judgement with regard to professional practice; to agree and manage time-limited interventions in accordance with specific service level agreements/service policies.
* To undertake individual and group de-briefing of staff following a serious incident with relevant Senior Managers.
* To undertake risk screening assessment of relevant clients and make appropriate referrals to specialist services where risk is identified.
* To liaise and communicate with Occupational Health staff and others concerned with the well-being of staff using the service, subject to the agreement of the individual concerned.
* To provide advice and consultation on staff care as appropriate.
Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development
* To contribute to the development of staff counselling and support services through departmental/service meetings.
About Us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and values differences. New starters commence on a fixed start date each month via the Prepare to Care induction programme, which offers up to 3 weeks training.
Details
* Date posted: 08 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year (pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Job locations: Airbus UK Broughton, Chester; Chester Rd, Broughton, Chester CH4 0DR
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. The recruitment process at CWP is values-based and competency-based. Review the Trust's values and reflect them in your application with examples from work or life. An applicant guide is available on the page. For assistance, contact the recruitment team at cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or 01244 393100. If you require accessibility support, indicate this in your application. DBS costs are deducted from salary following appointment. A DBS Update Service is available. New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the scale. Applications are encouraged early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential: Diploma level training in counselling; BACP accredited (or relevant professional body); Member of BACP or other relevant professional body. Desirable: Additional brief therapy qualification (e.g., CBT); Supervision qualification.
* Knowledge & Expertise – Essential: Skills in assessment and brief counselling interventions; ability to communicate complex information effectively; ongoing professional development. Desirable: Knowledge of workplace counselling, multiple psychological models, Critical Incident Debriefing.
* Experience – Essential: Experience of assessment and brief counselling interventions; supervised clinical experience of at least 500 hours; experience in an occupational health setting; at least 2 years of supervised brief work with adults. Desirable: Experience liaising with other professionals; managing referrals and waiting lists.
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. UK registration with current professional body is required. This post includes employer details and contact information.
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