Are you a passionate, dedicated counsellor looking for your next role?
The tenure of the role is Bank - flexible depending on availability and for a fixed term. Start date may be delayed due to the vetting process currently taking up to 3 months. Salary is £29,994.00 per annum pro rata.
Minimum Requirements:
* A recognised counselling qualification
* Current membership of the BACP or other equivalent body
* At least 2 years relevant experience (which must include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Client Centred Therapy)
DMWS are looking for someone who has the self-discipline and motivation to work with a variety of clients from complex and demanding occupational backgrounds.
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, and who is compassionate and committed to supporting various service users including the police service and care home professionals.
Working as part of a team (who will work remote from each other), you will be supporting various DMWS service users and report to the Team Psychologist.
You will correctly assess referrals, identify needs and the resources required to meet those needs, with unfaltering professionalism and sensitivity. You will interact with DMWS welfare staff and assess the holistic well-being of our service users.
The service will be developed both through face-to-face contact and remotely. You should be willing to work flexibly to meet job demands, which may involve working unsociable hours and travel with occasional overnight stays (expenses will be reimbursed according to company policy).
Benefits
We offer employees the following benefits:
1. Annual Leave: 30 days a year plus Public Holidays (pro-rata'd for part-time employees).
2. Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. Minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match, up to 6%.
3. Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries - subject to eligibility.
4. Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered.
5. Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and online help and support around health and well-being matters.
6. Work-based Parking/Mileage: Fees are repaid through expenses and mileage claims reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
7. Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
8. Staff Recognition: Regular recognition for work by the leadership team and peers.
9. Personal Development Programme: Support for continuing professional development and training.
10. Great training opportunities.
11. £25 contribution towards eye tests and £50 towards glasses (for DSE use only).
12. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption family friendly benefits.
For further information on this position, please see our Counsellor - Bank.
Applications close on Sunday, 23rd February 2025. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserves the right to close the application process early, and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.
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