Lead Therapist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Lead Therapist

PAY SCP 30 - £35,411

HOURS:34 hours worked Monday to Sunday

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager and

Contract Lead

SUPERVISED BY:
Counselling Co-ordinator

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Board of Trustees, CEO, Operations Manager and Contract Lead, Clinical Policy Officer, Counselling Co-ordinator, SVA
Hub Team, Therapy Team, ISVAs, Volunteer Counsellors &
Helpline Workers, Paediatric SARC staff

MAIN PURPOSE:
To supervise the therapy team, provide face to face counselling and participate in the development and provision of the SVA Hub and Therapy
Service.

1. Job Purpose

To establish and model good practice in the counselling of survivors of sexual violence (age 16+)
To ensure that the counselling provided is delivered to a high standard, in accordance with BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice and under appropriate clinical supervision
To undertake Hub and Clinical Assessments
To recruit and supervise volunteer counsellors in training in their work
To assist the Counselling Coordinator in the day to day running of the Hub and Therapy services operation
To contribute to the ongoing development, monitoring and evaluation of the Hub and Therapy services, including accurate updating of database systems
To develop, network and maintain links with appropriate organisations both locally and nationally
To work within the framework of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy
To produce accurate performance reports
To undertake all other duties as reasonably requested by the Operations Manger and Contract Lead, Counselling Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer

2. Counselling

To deliver a high quality counselling service to survivors of sexual violence Service (aged 16+) which is safe, ethical and effective and supports key outcomes
Managing a small caseload of clients and providing both time limited and longer term sessions as required
To undertake hub and clinical assessments and identify and action needs/risks and safeguarding matters appropriately and in a timely manner
To formulate, plan and monitor effective support plans with clients
To recruit and supervise volunteer counsellors and provide monthly case management supervision
To assist in the running of the hub and therapy service and oversee the running of the service in the absence of the Counselling Coordinator
To monitor and quality assess the inputting of data into the DPMS database by the hub and therapy team
To ensure all safeguarding matters are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner with appropriate recording of the same
To deal with general client enquiries and queries from clients on the waiting list; including making interim calls to those clients on the waiting list
To ensure the accurate closure of all client files and collate/produce monthly and quarterly exist statistics and performance reports accordingly
To ensure adequate staff cover at all times for the purpose of service continuity and to manage lone working situations if they arise
Liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to ensure the safe and productive day to day running of the counselling service
To develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies
To undertake all associated tasks as requested by the Counselling Co

- ordinator and Operations Manager and Contract Lead in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures at all times

To attend all internal and external meetings as required
To adhere all organisational policies at all times and work in accordance with line management instructions
Ensure service delivery is consistent and reliable
To monitor and evaluate client satisfaction with the service provided; assist in the production of statistical information monthly, quarterly and annually
To keep accurate and confidential records of all client contacts in line with Notts SVS Services' relevant Policies and GDPR legislation

3. Education and Outreach

To assist the training of new volunteers and counsellors
To deliver external and internal training if required
To assist in the organising and facilitation of Service User Forum Groups if required
To promote education and discussion about sexual violence and its effects and from time to time assist with any campaigns/events as required
To liaise with other local and national organisations as appropriate

4. General

To work flexibly providing management cover when required either onsite or oncall
To liaise closely with the Counselling Coordinator and Operations Manager and Contract Lead regarding Policy decisions within Notts SVSS and to keep the Counselling Coordinator informed of activities within Notts SVSS
To deal with general enquiries and calls (including drop ins) to Notts SVSS