Staff Counsellor (12 month FTC, 2 days per week)

Part-time Staff Counsellor/Psychotherapist. One-year contract, 2 days a week based in Leeds (with occasional days in Threadneedle Street, London) About the role: We are looking for a fully trained Counsellor/Psychotherapist to offer counselling/psychotherapy to individual members of staff in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Senior Counsellor, making recommendations for onward referral where appropriate. Also, with the support of the Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist you will help devise and deliver subject related training to colleagues at all levels within the Bank. This role requires liaison, where necessary and under the direction of the Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist, with the Bank's Wellbeing Unit, Human Resources (People Division), the Employees Assistance Programme and external clinicians. Case management supervision and professional clinical supervision is provided internally in line with BACP guidelines. Opportunities for continuing professional development will be provided. This is a small team consisting of: a Senior Staff Counsellor/Psychotherapist who works full time; and three Counsellor/Psychotherapists who work two days a week each covering a Monday and Friday based in Threadneedle Street. Role responsibilities:

• Offer counselling/psychotherapy to individual members of staff in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Senior Counsellor; make recommendations for onward referral where appropriate.
• Keep confidential counselling records in the prescribed form and ensure accurate statistics are maintained; assist the Senior Counsellor in compiling reports as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the BACP Ethical Framework.
• Take part in and support the development of quality assurance and enhancement activities and procedures as directed by the Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist, particularly with the aim of maintaining standards in accordance with the BACP.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within Occupational Health, Human Resources (People Directorate) and other relevant departments within the Bank.
• In conjunction with the Senior Counsellor/Psychotherapist, represent the Service on matters of employee mental health and wellbeing, including addressing groups of colleagues and dealing with external organisations as required.
• Deliver training and consultative support to managers involved in supporting staff, as requested by the Senior Staff Counsellor/Psychotherapist.
• Develop and provide workshops and/or groups to colleagues on relevant issues where a need is identified.
• Prepare for, participate in and fully engage with regular clinical supervision sessions provided by the Senior Staff Counsellor/Psychotherapist who is a clinical supervisor.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job.
• Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and wellbeing and that of clients.
• Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion, and takes into account the Bank's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working., Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.
The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. The role closes on 21 Nov 2024. Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.


• Fully trained Counsellor/Psychotherapist, either British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) registered and accredited or affiliated to other similar bodies
• Demonstrable experience of providing counselling/psychotherapy and managing a caseload
• Experience of using differing therapeutic models to meet different client needs, irrespective of individual therapeutic orientation, Experience of working with people with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and with a range of ages, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion
• Experience of working in a team is important
• Experience of being able to liaise confidently and effectively with other professionals
  
  Our Approach to InclusionThe Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments
  
  for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application. Salary and Benefits InformationWe encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate. This role offers a salary of circa £16,692 - £19,200 for 2 days a week. (£41,730 - £48,000 full time equivalent) In addition, we also offer a comprehensive
benefits package as detailed below:
• A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.