Counsellor MHST
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Weymouth, DT4 7TB
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
The Mental Health Support Team in Schools (MHSTs) are looking to recruit a creative, innovative, enthusiastic qualified counsellor ( Band 6) to our te...
You will be working within education settings offering counselling intervention to children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental and emotional health needs.You will also work alongside colleagues both within the team, and within educational settings, to promote whole school approaches to good emotional wellbeing, which may involve small or large group interventions, staff training and work with parents, carers and families.You will maintain live registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and to adhere to all relevant codes of practice and guidelines for professional and chartered psychologists.
You will co-ordinate and deliver individualised care packages / programs for children and young people and evaluate these programs, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and trust policy.You will demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions with regard to the confidentiality of clients and their families taking into considerations the risks to clients, self and the wider public
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Essential
Essential
- BACP approved Diploma in Counselling
Essential
Essential
- On the BACP register of accredited members with designation MBACP, or On the Accredited register of counseling of the professional standards authority (BACP, UKCP, BPC, HCPC, National Counselling Society, UKAHPP)
Essential
Essential
- 3 years post qualification of generic counseling (minimum 450 supervised clinical hours, plus 450 theoretical taught hours)
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people
Essential
Essential
- Current driving license and access to a car
Desirable
Essential
- Experience of working within education settings
- Experience of working as part of a multi agency team
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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