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We're looking to recruit four Contract Accreditation Assessors. The roles are an integral part of the accreditation team and involve the assessment of accreditation applications from individual members as well as courses and services seeking Íø±¬ÃÅ accreditation.

Íø±¬ÃÅ accreditation is a well-recognised and valued quality status for practitioners, counselling services and counselling training courses. Íø±¬ÃÅ accreditation schemes aim to recognise the achievement of high standards of knowledge, experience and development in counselling and psychotherapy.

The scheme helps clients, employers, practitioners, and students to make an informed decision when choosing a therapist, service or training course. Íø±¬ÃÅ individual accreditation is designed to recognise practitioners’ capacity for independent, ethical and competent practice. Accreditation is awarded through an in-depth application and assessment process.

Íø±¬ÃÅ is currently in the process of transitioning accreditation to align with the SCoPEd framework. Part of this process involves developing new accreditation schemes for individual members as well as accredited courses and services.

Time commitment

The time commitment is estimated to be up to 50 assessments per calendar month. The contract will initially be for one year and then reviewed annually.

Purpose of the role:

You should:

• assess accreditation applications, including written material and carry out assessment-related duties liaising with Íø±¬ÃÅ’s point of contact as appropriate
• assess resubmitted individual accreditation applications following deferral
• write assessment reports for applicants

As a Contract Accreditation Assessor, you'll assess accreditation applications to set criteria and will consider information presented to you. When applying the criteria you'll reach well-reasoned, fair and proportionate outcomes.

Carrying out the role:

You'll be expected to:

• assess accreditation applications in accordance with Íø±¬ÃÅ’s accreditation criteria
• write up accreditation assessor reports in line with Íø±¬ÃÅ house style and in accordance with Íø±¬ÃÅ accreditation guidance and criteria
• reach fair decisions and decide whether the application meets criteria or should be deferred
• work to ensure assessments are completed within the agreed timeframe
• complete resubmission assessments as required
• maintain competence in accreditation assessment by attending Íø±¬ÃÅ provided training as needed
• attend a bi-monthly standardisation meeting
• attend ad-hoc meetings as needed and agreed in advance

Skills and abilities 

You should:

• be an Accredited member of Íø±¬ÃÅ
• be an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist
• have prior experience of assessment and standardisation
• have familiarity with a range of theoretical approaches and modalities
• have demonstrable ability to analyse, summarise and report on information and complex issues into a clear, concise, accurate and accessible form
• have demonstrable ability to explain and justify decisions
• have demonstrable planning and organisational skills, adhering to deadlines
• show commitment to contributing to the maintenance and development of professional standards

Desirable

We'd also be interested to hear from applicants with experience in supporting delivery of counsellor training or counselling services.

Training

The Accreditation team is committed to the training of its Contract Accreditation Assessors. If your application to become a Contract Accreditation Assessor is successful, you'll attend training that relates to the role. Refresher training events may also be needed. This will include in person training on 30 September and 1 October 2025 at Íø±¬ÃÅ House, Lutterworth, in new accreditation schemes launching February 2026.

Remuneration

The assessment of accreditation applications can be charged at three different levels depending on training status and experience: in training, fully trained and signed off, and once required, the number of applications completed and years of assessment:

Individual assessments:
£42.50 to £60 per individual assessment

Resubmissions:
£28.33 to £40 per hour

Course and services:
£28.33 to £40.00 per

Standardisation meeting:
£42.50 to £60.00 per meeting

Co-assessment:
£28.33 to £40.00 per co-assessment

Hourly rate, including meetings and for training purposes:
£28.33 to £40.00 per hour

Reasonable expenses, which should be confirmed with the Íø±¬ÃÅ point of contact in advance, will be payable and must be submitted promptly after the expenditure has been incurred and no later than 31 days after the event. All claims must be supported by an explanation of the expenditure and by VAT receipts. Our Íø±¬ÃÅ business expenses policy is updated from time to time by Íø±¬ÃÅ and you can get an updated version from your point of contact at Íø±¬ÃÅ.