Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Counsellor to join the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS). The team is seeking to appoint a Counsellor on a permanent term basis to address the PCMHSS adult counselling wait list. This is an opportunity to work within a psychologically minded service with a strong commitment to the clinical governance agenda. Clinical supervision will be provided. Main duties of the job Working within the legislative framework of part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health needs within the context of a multi-disciplinary multi-agency Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS). The service is delivered to working age adults, older adults and people with a learning disability. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-ACS090-0325 Job locations Risca Health Centre Cromwell Road, Risca Caerphilly NP11 6YF Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health, primary care and/or learning disabilities services Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist BACP/BABCP or equivalent Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health, primary care and/or learning disabilities services Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist BACP/BABCP or equivalent Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy or equivalent 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Risca Health Centre Cromwell Road, Risca Caerphilly NP11 6YF Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)