The Role
Post: Staff Counsellor
Salary: £39,083 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £39,083 - £46,684 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 04 March 2022 at 16:00 GMT
An opportunity has arisen within our Counselling and Trauma Service for a full-time permanent Staff Counsellor.
Are you a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist qualified to Diploma level with current BACP accreditation or equivalent?
Do you have proven post-qualifying experience and possess the expertise, skills and enthusiasm to join a well-established team?
We provide a comprehensive counselling service covering all aspects of work-related, health and personal issues to the staff of a large emergency service.
You will have the skills to develop an effective counselling relationship with a wide range of staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds and possess an understanding of the role of a staff counsellor in an organisational setting.
Specialist skills in using CBT plus experience of working with trauma related issues using NICE recommended modalities would be an advantage.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence of your experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications to address the following selection criteria:
1. A minimum Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and currently BACP Accredited (or equivalent).
2. Substantial experience as a trained counsellor / psychotherapist / psychologist working with a diverse client group and dealing with a wide range of presenting problems.
3. Experience of using CBT and / or other short-term focussed models of counselling.
4. Knowledge/understanding/experience working with trauma related issues including PTSD.
Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application form and evidence to address the selection criteria.
Candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
1. A minimum Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and currently BACP Accredited (or equivalent).
2. Substantial experience as a trained counsellor / psychotherapist / psychologist working with a diverse client group and dealing with a wide range of presenting problems.
3. Experience of using CBT and / or other short-term focussed models of counselling.
4. Knowledge/understanding/experience working with trauma related issues including PTSD.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 28th March 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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