Salary: 23,500 per annum ( 47,000 FTE)

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1 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK Programme Leader MSc in Contemporary Person Centred Psychotherapy and Applications Part Time (2.5 Days) June 2016 Salary: 23,500 per annum ( 47,000 FTE) Page 1 of 7

2 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Metanoia Institute. This pack should give you all of the information you need to help you find out more about us and the key role of this post. ABOUT YOU There's lots of information in the Job Description itself but in brief we're looking for a An individual who can hit the ground running to support the team. An individual to operate effectively as part of a team of academic and administrative colleagues to facilitate learning to the highest quality through teaching, administration and academic support on the MSc in Person Centred Psychotherapy and Applications, within the department (and/or Institute). The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach, be independent and proactive, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have strong communication skills and be able to negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the institute. OUR CULTURE Our total number of staff is around 100 people which includes support staff, Tutors and Counsellors. This means we are still small enough to make decisions quickly, seize opportunities when they arise and behave in an entrepreneurial but professional way. It makes working for Metanoia Institute exciting, vibrant and dynamic but it also means that if you are someone who prefers to be given an answer rather than help create the solution then you might not enjoy how we work. WHAT WE DO We were founded in the early 1980s and were among the first organisations in the UK to offer humanistically oriented professional training programmes. Metanoia Institute is a well-established educational charity, specialising in the professional training programmes for counsellors, psychotherapists, counselling psychologists, supervisors, coaches and organisational development consultants At Metanoia, all our approaches offer a broad basis from which to develop a personal style. We emphasise the importance of developing a sound therapeutic relationship that can support and challenge the client according to the context. Psychotherapy outcome research and the experience of practitioners in the field suggest that no single psychotherapy or counselling approach is significantly more effective than any other approach, and all have something to offer the clinician. It is the nature of the problem, the personality of the client and the setting of the therapy that call for a particular approach. Increasingly clinicians are required to be flexible and responsive to the specific requirements of the context in which they work and to tailor the delivery of psychotherapy to the needs of a particular client within the particular context. In particular, according to the research, it is Page 2 of 7

3 the quality of the therapeutic relationship that is key in determining the success of the therapy. All our training courses combine a focus on the therapeutic relationship with a sound and coherent theoretical basis that can be flexible and responsive to client needs. OUR MISSION/VISION, ETHOS AND VALUES Vision: Excellence in counselling, counselling psychology, applied psychology and psychotherapy. Mission To offer teaching, training and lifelong learning of the highest quality. To provide students with a theoretical and practical framework on which to base a professional and ethical practice in their chosen area of work. To enhance the Institute's reputation for excellence in practice-based research and scholarship. To offer practitioner training within a supportive and inclusive environment. To provide accessible and effective educational and clinical services to the wider community. To develop a research active culture. Ethos and Values It is Metanoia's policy to treat students, prospective students and employees in the same way. The Institute will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability or any other grounds of discrimination not prohibited by legislation such as sexual orientation, age etc. All our training programmes are open to all people, subject to availability, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, marital status, religion or disability, provided they meet the required entry qualifications. APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply through send your /application form to toyin.allen@metanoia.ac.uk Please attach your and a supporting statement together as one document. Closing date: Midday; 30 th June 2016 date: TBC Page 3 of 7

4 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Hours: Location: Responsible to: Type of Employment: Main purpose of the job Programme Leader MSc in Contemporary Person Centred Psychotherapy and Applications Part time, 17.5 hours a week (2.5 days per week) 13 North Common Road, Ealing London W5 2QB Faculty Head (Person Centred Courses) Permanent To operate effectively as part of a team of academic and administrative colleagues to facilitate learning to the highest quality through teaching, administration and academic support on the MSc in Person Centred Psychotherapy and Applications, within the department (and/or Institute). Key areas of responsibility Teaching and Learning To contribute to teaching and learning at Masters level taking a Primary Tutor role with one year group; To undertake assessment of modules, which includes setting and marking assignments and other coursework requirements; Contribute to the development of innovative methods of teaching, learning and assessment; Liaise closely with all staff to ensure the integration and quality of teaching and administration. Academic Support To advise and guide students to support their progress through the course. This entails acquiring a broad understanding of the philosophy and operation of the course, detailed understanding of assessment requirements and procedures and Middlesex University regulations. Management and Administration To contribute to and attend the following meetings: o Team meetings (four per year) o Assessment Boards (two per year) o Boards of Study (two per year) Assist others in the administration and management of the course; Contribute to the administration of the course; this may include undertaking tasks involved in candidate recruitment, assessment and induction; Undertake personal administrative work (e.g. filing, word processing). Miscellaneous To be an active representative of Metanoia; To work in accordance with Metanoia s Equal Opportunities Policy, Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice, Complaints Procedures and Health and Safety Policy. Other Duties Any other duties as may be reasonably required. Page 4 of 7

5 Further Information Enhanced level DBS check required PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications 1. Educated to Masters level, either in Counselling or Psychotherapy or equivalent Essential Highly Desirable How Assessed Certificates 2. A professional qualification as a Person Centred Counsellor or Psychotherapist; 3. Registration as a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and/or BACP Accredited Counsellor. 4. Qualification as a Supervisor Experience A minimum of 3 years training experience; Supporting Experience of teaching/lecturing within a Higher Education setting; Experience in the supervision of Masters level projects; Reference Experience of financial management Skills Excellent oral communication and presentation skills. Supporting Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work alongside colleagues and students. The ability to handle sensitive situations confidently and calmly. Reference Strong organisational, administrative and research skills. Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and to prioritise a heavy workload. Knowledge Knowledge of current issues and opportunities in the wider world of Page 5 of 7

6 psychotherapy and counselling, academia and related debates within the professional and academic fields; Knowledge of a range of approaches to research in the context of the Psychotherapy. Commitment to a practice-based philosophy for Masters level projects; A capacity to impart knowledge in a way that brings the subject matter to life. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. A commitment to a collaborative approach, both with colleagues and students, and able to manage and resolve conflict. An ability to liaise with other organizations at a senior level. Ability to work effectively on one s own initiative; Computer literate Supporting Reference Attitudes and Values Time flexibility and availability To work in accordance with Metanoia s Equal opportunities Policy, Codes of Ethics and professional Practice, Complaints Procedures and Health and Safety Policy. Supporting Page 6 of 7

7 METANOIA INSTITUTE: STAFF BENEFITS Staff Benefits Include: Annual Leave On appointment - 20 working days After 1 years service - 25 working days holidays At 5 years service - 28 working days At 10 years + service - 30 working days plus general/public holidays Childcare Vouchers Group Pension Season Ticket Loan Savings made by buying childcare vouchers through a salary sacrifice scheme, which means less tax and NI is paid Provided by Scottish Widows. Payments can be through salary sacrifice, which means savings made on tax and NI will be added to the total contribution. Eligible after completion of 3 months service Interest-free loan to staff for purchasing a season ticket for travel to work. Eligible after successful completion of probation Page 7 of 7