At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver wellbeing programmes, provide counselling, and facilitate group sessions.
- Company: Join Kent Police, a forward-thinking team dedicated to employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Part-time permanent role with potential for salary increase and investment in your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of officers and staff through innovative wellbeing initiatives.
- Qualifications: Accredited Counsellor with BACP or equivalent, plus excellent interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 41856 - 47505 £ per year.
Location of Role: Maidstone
Advert Closing Date: 29/06/2026
Starting Salary: £41,856.00 (pro-rata for part‑time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon‑Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
Role Overview
We are seeking a Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser to join Kent Police. In this role you will design and deliver proactive wellbeing programmes, offer one‑to‑one counselling and therapeutic interventions, facilitate group sessions, support psychological screening processes and lead peer support initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, present and evaluate psycho‑education and training sessions for staff.
- Deliver proactive and therapeutic services, including counselling to officers and staff.
- Facilitate groups and peer support initiatives.
- Collaborate with Health Services, Occupational Health and Health and Safety teams to enhance employee wellbeing.
- Participate in psychological screening processes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Accredited Counsellor with the BACP or equivalent.
- If working towards accreditation, a minimum of two years post‑qualification experience, preferably in an organisational setting.
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills.
- Desirable: Knowledge of the policing environment.
What We Offer
- Part‑time permanent role with pro‑rate salary.
- Potential salary increase to £47,505.00 within the salary band.
- Investment in wellbeing programmes and professional development.
Benefits
- Be part of a forward‑thinking team making a real difference.
- Work in a role that values innovation, compassion and collaboration.
Contact Janine Jury for more information: (please leave a message).
Equal Opportunities Statement
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
Additional Information
If you are not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years and be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain.
Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser (Maidstone) employer: Essex & Kent Police
Kent Police is an exceptional employer, offering a part-time permanent role as a Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser in Maidstone, where you can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of officers and staff. With a commitment to professional development and innovative wellbeing programmes, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values compassion and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing employee wellbeing and enjoy the potential for salary progression within a dynamic environment.
