Counselling Supervisor

Counselling Supervisor

An exciting position has become available for a full time Counselling Supervisor position within Supporting Minds.

The role will focus on providing small group and 1:1 counselling supervision to our counselling students and qualified counsellors across the country to meet the BACP ethical requirements. In addition to delivering our Counselling Supervision qualification twice a year to internal and external qualified counsellors. The delivery of services will be both face to face and online.

You will be a motivated, passionate and dedicated Counselling Supervisor, with a "can do" attitude who is passionate about providing an ethical bench mark.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, however some of your hours are flexible. There may be some weekend work required to meet the needs of the service. You will be required to work out of our centre for the majority of your hours.

Role Requirements
- A registered (NCS/ BACP) therapist.
- 4 years post qualifying experience.
- 2 years counselling supervision experience.
- Experience of facilitating groups.
- Experience of working with/ supervising a children and young persons case load.
- Able to provide two references.
- Have or be prepared to have an enhanced DBS check for adults and children.
- Understand the Supporting Minds ethos.
- Able to use your own initiative and work autonomously.
- Be confident in being responsible for your own teaching/ counselling space and problem solving independently.
- Deal with all aspects of administration related to counselling supervisees.

Role Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Facilitating 1:1 and small group supervision to counselling students and qualified counsellors.
- Delivering our Certificate in Supervision qualification internally and to external qualified counsellors.
- Write individual supervisory reports.
- To deliver the aforementioned services via Teams and F2F in your centre.

**Benefits**:

- Paid BACP/ NCS membership.
- Paid supervision.
- A health and dental cash plan with access to 24/7 GP appointments, face to face counselling and much more
- Paid annual CPD to suit professional interests.
- Annual staff events.

Company

Supporting Minds operates in the talking therapy field and offers counselling to clients in person and online, and provides training to those looking to qualify as therapeutic counsellors across the country. Supporting Minds is rapidly expanding nationwide through a franchise model, as well as developing and maintaining its own current training and counselling offering. The role required is diverse and varied and will grow as the business grows.

Why Should You Apply?

Supporting Minds can offer:

- A level 3 qualification in Teaching and Education.
- An exciting opportunity to make a difference in your own community through our forward thinking approach to talking therapy.
- Ongoing and regular support from the SM team across the country.
- We are a supportive team that strives to innovate.
- Yearly opportunities to further enhance role and develop professionally.
- You will have a strong, supportive team behind you who are committed to your success.
- As the group grows there will numerous promotion opportunities.
- We nurture ambition.
- Flexible working, regular salary review, staff events.

The Interview Process:
Initially you will be contacted via telephone, before progressing to a formal interview.

**Salary**: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 4 years counselling experience?

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BACP/ NCS/ UKCP membership (required)
- Counselling Supervision qualification (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 20/02/2023