Job Description
Counsellor
Are you looking for a chance to contribute your health and care expertise to a company that strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives? You may be just the person we need!
The Better Health Generation is a community of thought-leading health professionals bound together by purpose. We are experts in work-focused health services, and give individuals and organisations access to high-quality, evidence-based and cost-effective health solutions that support performance, improve staff turnover and commitment and deliver tangible results. We work within the following sectors:
· Employability & Skills
· Justice
· Housing Associations
· Apprenticeship sector
· Corporate
· Charities
We are a company with a reputation for excellence, and living our values of Quality, Results, Innovation and Integrity.
We are looking for…
Counsellor/Psychotherapist who are passionate about empowering our customers and clients to achieve their goals and maximize their independence with our innovative, evidence-based, work-focused health services and programs.
Duties will include:
· Telephone and Telehealth based work.
· Video and Digital delivery of health services.
· Small group delivery.
Your role will be empowering your clients to achieve their goals and maximize their independence. Clients will be from all walks of life, with a broad range of abilities. Client settings can range from over the telephone, and digital video contact.
This role will be remote working only. Client contact is estimated at approximately 90% of the working week for this role.
Qualifications & Essential Criteria
You will be a confident communicator, well presented and able to hit the ground running. Essential requirements include:
· Degree/equivalent in Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology Level 4 and above
· Current BACP / UKCP registration or equivalent registration.
· At least 2 years’ experience as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist experience in clinical setting.
· Unrestricted UK Drivers License and access to own vehicle.
· Eligibility to work in the UK (unrestricted).
· Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
· Able to lone work & remote/ as part of a team.
· Home working facilities.
· Awareness/practice of legislation affecting nursing practice and health care.
· Enhanced criminal record bureau check (Disclosure & Barring Check) - Working with vulnerable adults, youth and children.
What we offer:
· Company contribution pension scheme
· Friendly and supportive team
· Career progression and academic research opportunities
· Induction training and ongoing support
· Opportunity to work from home
· Competitive salaries
· Opportunity to earn bonuses post probation
· Work from home allowance
· Tenure and birthday bonus
· Salary Banding: £26,000 - £29,000 (pro rata, per annum)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Must have BACP or equivalent registering body
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- paid counselling: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunderland
Reference ID: Counsellor