Psychotherapist

Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Other
Force Headquarters, Winsford
PO 1/2

£41,928 - £46,674

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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23/05/2021, 23:55

Fantastic new opportunities have arisen within Cheshire Constabulary as a result of our ever-growing Wellbeing Services. 

In order for us to provide a first class Psychological Wellbeing Service to our policing family within Cheshire Constabulary, we are seeking to recruit experienced Psychotherapists who can deliver a broad range of therapies. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate, highly motivated and wants to make a real difference to the Police Service and the local community of Cheshire.

The post holder will receive clinical supervision as well as training opportunities to develop the individual’s skills further. 

The successful candidates will be fully qualified to Diploma Level as a Psychotherapist / Counsellor and have a current membership with BACP and/or BABCP. 

The role will primarily be based at Winsford HQ where the majority of Counselling sessions will be held. However, there will be requirement to deliver sessions at our main Police Stations across the County. Working from home is a possibility, albeit clients will need to be seen on Police Premises. 

Applying for the role

If you are excited by the idea of improving the lives of Police Officers and Staff and you relish at the thought of being involved in the development of new Psychological Wellbeing Services - then we would love to hear from you! 

We are asking all applicants to upload a current CV along with a 500 word supporting statement that provides evidence against the experience, qualifications and skills that are stipulated within the role profile. 

We welcome and will consider all part time applications.

For more information please contact talent.acquisition@cheshire.pnn.police.uk


Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

  • People of ethnic minority
  • Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
  • Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
  • Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

 

FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY: The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application.  Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.

If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.  You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.

This vacancy is closed to applications.