To establish a therapeutic contract that takes account of service guidelines, the length of intervention offered and the needs of the service users To provide individual counselling using a range of therapeutic approaches and methodologies that take full account of individual needs To liaise with the team and other individuals contributing to the therapeutic Process To contribute to work To refer and signpost the service user towards other resources within the community. To ensure that both Local Authority and Safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols, MARAC are understood by yourself and others within the project. To ensure that service needs and wishes are respected and addressed appropriately. To work with service users to support their involvement in all aspects of the project planning, monitoring and review. To maintain written records and contribute to the collation of data required for quality monitoring purposes. To travel between several locations. People Management and Relationships Network and liaise with colleagues within Hospital , safeguarding , police and elsewhere to establish and maintain strong partnership working. To liaise with other agencies and professionals who are working with service users to ensure consistency and promote communication. To supervise counselling student on placement Accountability and relationships To ensure that all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies and procedures and, where applicable, that all activities comply with the requirements of court orders and the legal framework. To develop and sustain ongoing working relationships with Safeguarding team and partner agencies including the Police Service, Statutory services, MARAC and the wider community. To contribute to the participation of service users in the running and the direction of the project. To work in accordance with the BACP “ Ethical framework for Good practice” SERVICE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Counsellor working with female victims of domestic abuse. ADDITIONAL DUTIES 1. To actively participate in developing directorate, team and individual objectives and plans, attend staff performance management and learning and development reviews. 2. The post holder is expected to be flexible in the performance of duties and to undertake any other duties identified as appropriate to the post. 3. All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly and may be updated to include reasonable changes in consultation with the job holder.
JOB DESCRIPTION This job description is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the grade for the post. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Person Specification Job Title: Counsellor Requirement Essential Assess from: E= Essential D = Desirable A = application I = interview R = references E = exercise/practical C = Copy of certificates Attitude Belief that individuals can improve their lives given the right circumstances. E A,I Commitment to ensuring the highest quality of service for service users. E A,I Committed to equality of opportunity, human rights and practice. E A,I Commitment to personal and development. E A,I Be flexible and willing to working all environments E A,I Commitment to, and demonstration of the values and their application to the delivery of quality services E A,I Knowledge In-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical approaches to providing therapy for women affected by domestic abuse E A,I Knowledge of professional and ethical codes of good practice E A,I Knowledge of assessment and safety planning approaches. E I An excellent understanding of domestic affecting female victims E A,I Safeguarding legislation, policy and procedure (regarding at risk adults, children & people). E A,I A strong knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse including risk assessment MERIT and MARAC E A,I Skills E I Ability to evaluate the impact of interventions. E I Written and verbal communication skills. E I Effective organisational skills. E I Ability to work as part of a team. E I Ability to bring an innovative, creative approach to service delivery. E I Ability to support others. E I IT Skills. E A Experience Post qualification counselling. E A.I Experience of delivering group work programmes. E A,I Experience of working therapeutically with female victims of domestic abuse E A,I Commitment to personal and staff development. E I