Lead Therapist

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE**:Lead Therapist

**PAY **SCP 30 - £35,411

**HOURS**:34 hours worked Monday to Sunday

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager and

Contract Lead

**SUPERVISED BY**:Counselling Co-ordinator

**ACCOUNTABLE TO**:Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**:Board of Trustees, CEO, Operations Manager and Contract Lead, Clinical Policy Officer, Counselling Co-ordinator, SVA
Hub Team, Therapy Team, ISVAs, Volunteer Counsellors &
Helpline Workers, Paediatric SARC staff

**MAIN PURPOSE**:To supervise the therapy team, provide face to face counselling and participate in the development and provision of the SVA Hub and Therapy
Service.

**1. Job Purpose**
- To establish and model good practice in the counselling of survivors of sexual violence (age 16+)
- To ensure that the counselling provided is delivered to a high standard, in accordance with BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice and under appropriate clinical supervision
- To undertake Hub and Clinical Assessments
- To recruit and supervise volunteer counsellors in training in their work
- To assist the Counselling Co-ordinator in the day to day running of the Hub and Therapy services operation
- To contribute to the ongoing development, monitoring and evaluation of the Hub and Therapy services, including accurate updating of database systems
- To develop, network and maintain links with appropriate organisations both locally and nationally
- To work within the framework of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy
- To produce accurate performance reports
- To undertake all other duties as reasonably requested by the Operations Manger and Contract Lead, Counselling Co-ordinator and Chief Executive Officer

**2. Counselling**
- To deliver a high quality counselling service to survivors of sexual violence Service (aged 16+) which is safe, ethical and effective and supports key outcomes
- Managing a small caseload of clients and providing both time limited and longer term sessions as required
- To undertake hub and clinical assessments and identify and action needs/risks and safeguarding matters appropriately and in a timely manner
- To formulate, plan and monitor effective support plans with clients
- To recruit and supervise volunteer counsellors and provide monthly case management supervision
- To assist in the running of the hub and therapy service and oversee the running of the service in the absence of the Counselling Co-ordinator
- To monitor and quality assess the inputting of data into the DPMS database by the hub and therapy team
- To ensure all safeguarding matters are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner with appropriate recording of the same
- To deal with general client enquiries and queries from clients on the waiting list; including making interim calls to those clients on the waiting list
- To ensure the accurate closure of all client files and collate/produce monthly and quarterly exist statistics and performance reports accordingly
- To ensure adequate staff cover at all times for the purpose of service continuity and to manage lone working situations if they arise
- Liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to ensure the safe and productive day to day running of the counselling service
- To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
- To undertake all associated tasks as requested by the Counselling Co
- ordinator and Operations Manager and Contract Lead in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures at all times
- To attend all internal and external meetings as required
- To adhere all organisational policies at all times and work in accordance with line management instructions
- Ensure service delivery is consistent and reliable
- To monitor and evaluate client satisfaction with the service provided; assist in the production of statistical information monthly, quarterly and annually
- To keep accurate and confidential records of all client contacts in line with Notts SVS Services’ relevant Policies and GDPR legislation

**3. Education and Outreach**
- To assist the training of new volunteers and counsellors
- To deliver external and internal training if required
- To assist in the organising and facilitation of Service User Forum Groups if required
- To promote education and discussion about sexual violence and its effects and from time to time assist with any campaigns/events as required
- To liaise with other local and national organisations as appropriate

**4. General**
- To work flexibly providing management cover when required either on-site or on-call
- To liaise closely with the Counselling Co-ordinator and Operations Manager and Contract Lead regarding Policy decisions within Notts SVSS and to keep the Counselling Co-ordinator informed of activities within Notts SVSS
- To deal with general enquiries and calls (including drop ins) to Notts SVSS



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