PERSON SPECIFICATION: Counselling Coordinator

This form sets out the criteria which the selection panel will use to select the successful applicant for the post. It also states whether these criteria will be assessed from the application form or at interview.

N.B. Please ensure that you complete your application form addressing each of the criteria as outlined below.

Experience

Criteria / Method of Assessment
Relevant professional qualification (BACP/UKPC recognised counselling or psychotherapeutic qualification) / Form & Interview (E)
3 years post qualification relevant experience of providing face to face counselling / Form & Interview (E)
Experience of counselling people with Long Term Health Conditions / FormInterview (E)
Experience of working therapeutically with Adults from a range of backgrounds and needs especially those who may have been socially excluded. / Form & Interview (E)
Experience of working with a range of counselling theories and methodologies / Form & Interview (E)
Experience of counselling through a range of delivery methods e.g. face to face, group, digital and online / Form & Interview (D)
Experience of working with volunteers / Form & Interview (E)

Knowledge & Understanding

Understanding of a range of counselling theories and methodologies / Form & Interview (E)
Understanding of the practical and emotional support needs of people affected by HIV / Form & Interview (E)
Excellent understanding of the issues and challenges (social, economic, physical, psychological and wellbeing) that people living with HIV may experience. / Form & Interview (E)
Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people involved in substance misuse including ‘chemsex’. / Form and Interview (D)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a cross cultural context with an understanding of difference and cultural approaches to health and well being / Form & Interview (E)
Ability to understand and operate within the Charity’s Policies and BACP framework of ethical practice for counsellors / Form & Interview (E)
Ability to work jointly with other staff on individual cases, work as part of a team and form effective working relationships / Form & Interview (E)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills / Form & Interview (E)
Ability and commitment to reflect on own performance effectively using supervision and appraisals to identify areas for support, development and training / Form & Interview (E)
Familiarity with evaluation systems for counselling . / Form and interview (D)
Self-directed with strong organisational, IT and administrative skills and the ability to manage a complex and demanding workload / Form & Interview (E)
Ability to work evenings and weekends / Form (E)
Willingness to undergo training to become a Point of Care tester / Form (E)

The selection panel acknowledges that people may meet these criteria from a wide range of work, voluntary and personal experiences.

Reviewed Dec 2017

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