Part-time Counsellor

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Part-time Counsellor

£(phone number removed) FTE
Various shift patterns from part-time to full-time.
Hybrid or office based position

Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.

This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.

Job Overview

Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers
Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk
Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution

Essential Skills and Competencies:

Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours
12 months post qualification experience
Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)
Relevant telephone experience
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process
EAP experience
Experience of working within a target driven environment

Employee Benefits:

BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for
BACP CBD Hub
Up to £70 per month for supervision
Monthly incentives such as weekends away!
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service
Day off on your birthday
Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
Contractual sick pay
Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
Pension Plan and Life Insurance
Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
Profit share scheme
Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!
Company incentives, access to discount schemes
Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription

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Job Info
CV-Library logo
Job Title:
Part-time Counsellor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£30000 - £33000 Per annum
Posted:
Dec 3rd 2024
Closes:
Jan 3rd 2025
Sector:
Consulting
Contract:
Part Time
Hours:
Part Time
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