Counsellor Jobs in Greater Manchester
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and friendly adult counsellor, dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.
Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.
You will be delivering 1:1 complex case counselling and assessments within face to face and remote appointments for our Stockport Homes Group counselling service based onsite at Beacon House or at Stockport Homes Group main office.
Beacon Counselling and Stockport Homes Group work in partnership to provide effective, high quality short-term therapy to Stockport Homes adult tenants through a self or supported referral pathway.
Clients referring into this service will be assessed initially by this role and allocated into the appropriate pathway within the programme.
The role requires 10 client hours per week including assessments, with a 12 hour per week contract. You may be required to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of our clients.
Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients.
Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.
The salary for this role is £31,785 per annum pro rata.
You should apply if you have the following skills:
- Qualified with a minimum of a Level 4/Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
- Demonstrable expertise and knowledge in delivering 1:1 counselling appointments.
- You will have a minimum of 500 post qualification hours to apply for this role with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Experience of dealing effectively with safeguarding incidents.
- Experience and knowledge of working with people at risk of suicide and an awareness of specific issues affecting people at risk of suicide.
- Have an understanding of the impact of trauma in a therapeutic setting.
- Specialist knowledge of a range of counselling skills and approaches underpinned by theory.
- An awareness of boundary issues applicable to this high risk group.
- Experience of carrying out assessments.
- Ability to complete a range of monitoring tools effectively for clients and the service.
- Confidence in completion of administrative tasks and use of IT, including monitoring forms.
- An organised approach to your work including the maintenance of client records, ensuring information is secure and confidential.
- Would ensure to follow Beacons policies and procedures including safeguarding.
- Are friendly and approachable with positive and professional communication skills, working across all teams.
- Ability to work to a high professional standard and within the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
- Are enthusiastic and committed to continual professional development, including mandatory training.
- Are registered with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. BACP, NCPS).
It would also be nice (but not essential) if you have any of the following:
- You are BACP/UKCP accredited
- Have experience in delivering psycho-educational group work.
- Are creative and can use these skills to support clients.
- Are trained to deliver EMDR.
- Are trained to deliver single session therapy.
- Have experience working within partnerships.
- Have previous experience working within the charity sector.
Further information about the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
Application is by submission of an up-to-date CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position. Applications can be made by email or using the quick apply feature.
The closing date for all applications is end of day on 11th February 2025.
We will be conducting interviews as and when suitable candidates apply and reserve the right to close the advert early should we appoint to the position.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We want to live in a society where everyone is able to enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change are excited to be expanding their Therapeutic Wellbeing Team.
Are you an experienced Counsellor looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? We’re seeking a skilled professional to join us and line manage our small team of passionate counsellors.
Working closely with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager your role will work to ensure delivery of a high-quality counselling service to children and young people that is trauma-informed ,ethical and supports key outcomes. Supporting the team of CYP counsellors and the wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service.
You will also work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.
The Role
Provide line management support to counsellors through regular one-to-ones, performance appraisals, team meetings, sickness and performance management.
You will oversee and manage weekly Triage Meetings to ensure referrals are processed quickly, needs-based assessments are completed and timely decisions around the best type of support are made, ensuring children and young people’s voices are central to the process.
You will carry a small case load of clients and monitor the delivery levels across the counselling team and pro-actively allocate cases to counsellors and emotional wellbeing workers in the most efficient way possible.
Contribute and support the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager to produce high quality reports reporting back to commissioners/funders.
Work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Management Team and wider TLC Teams to review, monitor and improve services, ensuring that the needs of the people receiving counselling are prioritised and their journey though the organisation is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.
About you
Experience: 5+ years working with children and young people. You’ll be experienced in trauma-informed care.
Skills: Held previous line management, leadership or coaching responsibilities. Strong knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment, and therapy frameworks. Great communication skills and the ability to work flexibly.
Qualifications: Level 4 or above qualification and registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC.
If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a creative, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.
TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.
We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Training and Quality Manager (Penny Brohn UK/GenesisCare)
Ref: TQM434
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours a week (worked over 4 days)
Salary: £ 37,000- £39,000 pro rata
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to the GenesisCare centres across England and Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Bristol. Candidates will be based within reasonable travelling time to the majority of the 14 GenesisCare centres.
About Us
Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)
Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.
Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.
The role
We are excited to be recruiting a Training and Quality manager, and we are seeking to appoint an experienced individual who can assist in the training of staff and quality processes, across a team embedded in the 14 different GenesisCare cancer treatment centres.
The individual we are looking for will:
- Assist with the recruitment, induction, and management of new Wellbeing Consultants and therapists
- Manage, support and lead five established Wellbeing Consultants
- Lead Quality for the partnership between GenesisCare and Penny Brohn UK
- Deputise for Head of Services when necessary
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
- Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
- Free Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
- Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
- Cycle to work scheme
Timetable for appointment
Closing date: Monday 17 February 2025 at 9.00am
First interview: Via Teams on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Second interview: In person on Tuesday 25 February at Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Start date: ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: To cover primarily the southern half of Wales
Working pattern: Work from home with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South Wales region.
Recruitment process: interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply. Applications remain open until a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
What we offer:
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A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
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Birthday day off
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Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
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Death in service benefit
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Pension
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Flexible working
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A rewarding role with purpose
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Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
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frontline support service experience
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a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
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experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
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research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
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competent IT skills for remote work
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Fluency in Welsh, whilst not essential, is desirable.
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We welcome cover letters in alternative formats so feel free to send us a video to tell us about yourself
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: To cover the Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area
Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South West area.
Deadline for applications: 31st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Interviews to be conducted: Early February
Start date in role: Mid-late March 2025
Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
What we offer:
-
A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
-
Birthday day off
-
Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
-
Death in service benefit
-
Pension
-
Employee Assistance Programme
-
Flexible working
-
A rewarding role with purpose
-
Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
-
frontline support service experience
-
a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
-
experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
-
research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
-
competent IT skills for remote work
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We welcome cover 'letters' in a different format if that suits you better, feel free to send us a video instead.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
Location: To cover primarily the South Yorkshire & Humberside area
Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South Yorkshire & Humberside area.
Deadline for applications: 31st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Interviews to be conducted: Early February
Start date in role: Mid to late March
Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
What we offer:
-
A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)
-
Birthday day off
-
Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
-
Death in service benefit
-
Pension
-
Employee Assistance Programme
-
Flexible working
-
A rewarding role with purpose
-
Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
-
frontline support service experience
-
a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
-
experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
-
research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
-
competent IT skills for remote work
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We are happy to receive 'cover letters' in a different format if you would prefer to send a video to tell us about yourself.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.