Professional Standards Development Facilitator

Job description

Job Title: Professional Standards Development Facilitator

Job Type: Permanent (Part Time)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £ 43,417.00 (pro rata)

I am working with a membership body which champions the skills and people within the counselling profession. This organisation is looking for a Professional Standards Development Facilitator on a part-time permanent basis. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Professional Standards to design and implement a strategy towards an evidence-based curricula for training, ethics and professional standards for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage specific budget lines of the Professional Standards budget as determined by the Head of Professional Standards.
• To collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including other professional bodies, training and service providers, members, academics and experts to determine curricula strategy.
• To assist in the development of evidence-based specialist areas of competence and scope of practice for the counselling professions that define training and practice standards for the future.
• Develop, deliver and disseminate a suite of accreditation, endorsement and approved qualification schemes underpinned by evidence-based competence frameworks and curricula.
• To promote awareness of good code of conduct and ethical practice within the counselling profession.
• To act as an representative of the organisation at external events.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to MSc/MA level in counselling/psychotherapy (or other appropriate level for related professions), with knowledge of a range of counselling modalities.
• BACP accredited (or equivalent) counsellor/psychotherapist
• Experience in undertaking literature reviews, qualitative research and thematic analysis
• Experienced trainer in counselling/psychotherapy practitioner training with knowledge and experience of writing level appropriate curricula, learning outcomes, assessment criteria and training materials.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with an ability to present, communicate and engage at all levels either in person or using telephone/video conferencing.
• Ability to establish rapport with key stakeholders and to facilitate good working relationships.
• Experienced in planning, organising and project management, delivering to deadlines and service level agreements, coupled with the ability to be adaptable and flexible.

Please contact Alex Cannon on 07925851747 or via email at if you are interested in this role.

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