Job responsibilities Provide supervision in both face to face and remote formats, as agreed with the SCS Clinical Lead and NTT Clinical Lead; as a guide, at least 50% of supervision is expected to be delivered in person. Support supervisees to adhere to session limits and models as defined by the service and to achieve service-related performance measures. Support supervisees to work from the assessment of a TT colleague to develop realistic therapy goals with clients to manage the issues and associated problems that are affecting their mental and emotional well-being. Support supervisees to make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary, or step the persons treatment to another modality if required. Support supervisees to use clinical supervision effectively and to improve competencies in clinical practice, including linking in with service management where appropriate. Complete accurate and appropriate supervision notes on agreed case management systems such as IAPTus. Where appropriate support the service and staff in obtaining necessary accreditation and Talking Therapy compliant qualifications. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment where appropriate. Attend meetings of the NTT clinical management team as required by the NTT Clinical Lead. Ensure the safety and consistency of counselling services provided by Sunderland Counselling Service including Northumberland Talking Therapies. Keep coherent records of clinical activity in line with service protocols and BACP supervision note keeping requirements Work closely with other members of the NTT clinical team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognizes and respects diversity. Ensure ethical practice is observed within Northumberland Talking Therapies and across Sunderland Counselling Service as an organisation and raise any issues and concerns with service management where appropriate. Provide assurance to service management of the safety, consistency and effectiveness of services provided. Support counsellors in the management of risk at referral, assessment, and counselling stages. Attend regular supervisors meetings with the wider supervision team at Sunderland Counselling Service. If required by Northumberland Talking Therapies, provide counselling supervision for volunteer / trainee counsellors, and liaise with training providers concerning the progress of student counsellors working on placement. Observe and work according to clinical and operational policies and procedures set by Northumberland Talking Therapies, including but not limited to data security & protection, confidentiality, risk management, safeguarding. Working as part of the larger team within NTT, participate in team development, training and regular supervision sessions. Be accountable for personal conduct and professional standards of practice in relation to all relevant legislation and statutory obligations, including the Children Act, Family Law Act, Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, local Safeguarding procedures. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times in line with NTT policies. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Work with the Clinical Leads and Deputy Clinical Leads of Sunderland Counselling Service and NTT to provide service management with assurance of the effectiveness of all supervision provided internally by Sunderland Counselling Service. Be accountable for the practice and behaviour of counselling staff and volunteers working within the service.