At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver proactive wellbeing programmes and one-to-one counselling for police employees.
- Company: Join Kent Police's innovative team focused on employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, incremental increases, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of police staff while promoting mental health.
- Qualifications: Accredited Counsellor with BACP or equivalent and experience in therapeutic settings.
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser within Kent Police, working with a small, innovative team to deliver a mix of proactive wellbeing programmes as well as one to one counselling and therapeutic interventions for police employees, facilitating psychological screening processes and leading on peer support initiatives.
The ability to design and present psycho-education/training to staff members of the organisation is essential as you will be required to deliver and develop wellbeing initiatives in a training capacity. Experience with facilitating groups is also essential.
You will be involved in the provision of a proactive and therapeutic service including counselling to officers and staff. You will work closely with colleagues in our Health Services as part of the Occupational Health and Health and Safety teams to improve and maintain health and wellbeing for employees within Kent Police.
Applicants must be Accredited Counsellors with the BACP or equivalent. If eligible for accreditation working towards this with a minimum of two years post qualification experience, preferably within an organisation setting will be considered. Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role. Knowledge of the policing environment is desirable.
This opportunity would suit a highly-motivated, experienced and dynamic therapist who can bring their wide experience of working therapeutically into the emergency services environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference
- Work in a role that values innovation, compassion, and collaboration
Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £47,505.00.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
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.
Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser (Maidstone) employer: Essex Police and Kent Police
Kent Police is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment in Maidstone where you can make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of police employees. With a commitment to professional development, competitive salary increments, and a culture that values compassion and collaboration, this role as a Counselling and Wellbeing Adviser provides unique opportunities for growth and contribution within the emergency services sector.
Contact Details:
Essex Police and Kent Police Recruitment Team
