Job summary
Job Title
Psychosexual
therapist
Location:
Lincoln,
Bedford, or home-based.
Hours Full-time and part-time
roles are available (35 hours, 23 hours, 17.5 hours, or 14 hours per week).
50% of hours after 6pm Monday-Thursday and/or Friday 9am-12pm
Salary £15,340.92 -
£42,461.48 depending on hours
Annual leave For a full-time appointment: 25 days
per annum, plus public holidays and the period between 27 December and 1
January (three days)
Pension scheme Auto-enrolment
in Relates pension scheme
Overall purpose
To
deliver and evaluate high quality, effective, and professional psychosexual therapy
services to Relate clients.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following
information:
An up-to-date CV
A supporting
statement setting out how you think your experience fits with this role (no
more than 750 words)
Closing
date for applications 15 July 2024
Applications should be sent to
[email protected]
If you have any questions about the appointment
process or if you need any additional information, please contact [email protected].
Main duties of the job
Key activities
1.
Adhere to the
codes of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant Counselling
Professional Bodies.
2.
Be aware of and adhere
to all Relate policies and practices, including Child Protection and
Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
3.
To maintain
confidential records according to the data protection regulations and Relate
procedures.
4.
To
maintain and deliver records to enable Relate to effectively monitor the
service's use and client feedback within agreed timescales.
5.
To
participate in individual and therapist (clinical) supervision and team
meetings as required.
6.
To take
responsibility for professional development and training as agreed with
Supervisor and line management to maintain your professional status and to meet
business development needs.
7.
To work
collaboratively with the Federation to ensure the psychosexual therapy services
are delivered in a coordinated, professional, and efficient manner.
8.
Positively and
proactively undertake other duties as required by your line manager that are
appropriate to the position.
About us
Relate is the
leading relationships charity and the Relate Federation is the largest provider
of relationship support in England and Wales. Offering counselling, information,
mediation and support to individuals, couples and families, we work with people
of all backgrounds and sexualities at all stages of life. We also provide
expert training for relationship support practitioners.
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is a
society with thriving relationships in every part of life.
Our mission is
to provide accessible support in the ways people need it so everyone can enjoy
thriving relationships.
We value accessibility,
continuous improvement, excellence, and safety in our work.
The Relate
Federation comprises the national charity Relate which delivers services in 16
geographical areas and 23 local federated Relate Centres, which are
independent registered charities. Led by the national charity, we all work
together under the Relate brand to ensure consistently high-quality services
for those we exist to support. In total, around 1,200 practitioners work across
our Federation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Psychosexual
therapist
June 2024
Welcome
Relate is the
leading relationships charity and the Relate Federation is the largest provider
of relationship support in England and Wales. Offering counselling, information,
mediation and support to individuals, couples and families, we work with people
of all backgrounds and sexualities at all stages of life. We also provide
expert training for relationship support practitioners.
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is a
society with thriving relationships in every part of life.
Our mission is
to provide accessible support in the ways people need it so everyone can enjoy
thriving relationships.
We value accessibility,
continuous improvement, excellence, and safety in our work.
The Relate
Federation comprises the national charity Relate which delivers services in 16
geographical areas and 23 local federated Relate Centres, which are
independent registered charities. Led by the national charity, we all work
together under the Relate brand to ensure consistently high-quality services
for those we exist to support. In total, around 1,200 practitioners work across
our Federation.
Our
commitment to diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, were dedicated to building a
diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of the communities
we serve.
Were working to build a diverse workforce, in particular people that
have been and continue to be excluded such as individuals from Black, Asian,
Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, people of faith and people
from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Our commitment to
inclusivity includes embedding good practices into all our activities so that
Relate is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work and train,
regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Were also interested in British Sign Language speaking or multilingual
counsellors who have worked with BSL or non-English speaking communities
Role description
Job Details
Job Title
Psychosexual
therapist
Location:
Lincoln,
Bedford, or home-based.
Hours Full-time and part-time
roles are available (35 hours, 23 hours, 17.5 hours, or 14 hours per week).
50% of hours after 6pm Monday-Thursday and/or Friday 9am-12pm
Salary £15,340.92 -
£42,461.48 depending on hours
Annual leave For a full-time appointment: 25 days
per annum, plus public holidays and the period between 27 December and 1
January (three days)
Pension scheme Auto-enrolment
in Relates pension scheme
Overall purpose
To
deliver and evaluate high quality, effective, and professional psychosexual therapy
services to Relate clients.
Key activities
1.
Adhere to the
codes of ethics and practice adopted by Relate and relevant Counselling
Professional Bodies.
2.
Be aware of and adhere
to all Relate policies and practices, including Child Protection and
Confidentiality, to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
3.
To maintain
confidential records according to the data protection regulations and Relate
procedures.
4.
To
maintain and deliver records to enable Relate to effectively monitor the
service's use and client feedback within agreed timescales.
5.
To
participate in individual and therapist (clinical) supervision and team
meetings as required.
6.
To take
responsibility for professional development and training as agreed with
Supervisor and line management to maintain your professional status and to meet
business development needs.
7.
To work
collaboratively with the Federation to ensure the psychosexual therapy services
are delivered in a coordinated, professional, and efficient manner.
8.
Positively and
proactively undertake other duties as required by your line manager that are
appropriate to the position.
Key skills and competencies
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
They
have a recognised counselling qualification
COSRT
accredited course plus relationship training from Relate or equivalent (see
APEL section of Relate website)
Substantive
knowledge and experience in implementing assessment, history taking, and formulation
plus in-depth knowledge of relevant treatment programs allied to sexual
dysfunctions.
Willingness
to undertake additional training and CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
as required by the service
Recognised
supervised couple counselling practice and/or certificate of proficiency.
Experience
of working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies.
Experience
of working within the voluntary sector
Experience
in assessing client needs and negotiating fees and/or signposting to
appropriate provision
Skills, abilities and Knowledge
Professional
and positive approach to work
Able
to think creatively to support the development of the services offered.
Adaptable
to changing work environments and able to work flexibility including evenings,
weekends, and at locations to suit business needs (Minimum of 4 unsocial
hours).
Able
to work with tact, diplomacy, and compassion.
Reliable
and punctual.
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Certificates
of attendance for the core CPD requirements (safeguarding, DVA, mental health
and suicide). These become mandatory on appointment.
Experience
of providing therapy through a range of delivery methods such as face to face,
individual, group, online, etc.
Experience
of working therapeutically with adults from a range of backgrounds and needs,
especially those who may be socially excluded.
Maintain
accurate and appropriate records and store confidentially.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following
information:
An up-to-date CV
A supporting
statement setting out how you think your experience fits with this role (no
more than 750 words)
Closing
date for applications 15 July 2024
Applications should be sent to
[email protected]
If you have any questions about the appointment
process or if you need any additional information, please contact [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- They have a recognised counselling qualification
- COSRT accredited course plus relationship training from Relate or equivalent (see APEL section of Relate website)
- Substantive knowledge and experience in implementing assessment, history taking, and formulation plus in-depth knowledge of relevant treatment programs allied to sexual dysfunctions.
- Willingness to undertake additional training and CPD (Continuous Professional Development) as required by the service
- Recognised supervised couple counselling practice and/or certificate of proficiency.
- Experience of working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies.
- Experience of working within the voluntary sector
- Experience in assessing client needs and negotiating fees and/or signposting to appropriate provision
Desirable
- Certificates of attendance for the core CPD requirements (safeguarding, DVA, mental health and suicide). These become mandatory on appointment.
- Experience of providing therapy through a range of delivery methods such as face to face, individual, group, online, etc.
- Experience of working therapeutically with adults from a range of backgrounds and needs, especially those who may be socially excluded.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records and store confidentially.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Relate Bradford & Leeds
Address
Relate
6 St. Pauls Square
Bedford
MK40 1SQ