We have an exciting opportunity to offer a small group of newly qualified counsellors a chance to gain experience and client hours while being fully supported within a dedicated training and development scheme in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you have recently qualified and looking to take that first step in to paid counselling work,
As a graduate counsellor, you have a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference to people’s emotional health and wellbeing while developing your professional practice in your first step of your new counselling career.
Working within our EAP service we will coach and support you to help a wide demographic of clients through multiple platforms including immediate emotional support on the helpline, short-term solution-focused telephone and video sessions and online webchat emotional support and signposting.
Previous applicants need not apply.
What we offer in return:
- Individual case management
- Team meetings
- Individual clinical supervision
- Continued Professional Development Sessions
- With the support of a wider team of clinicians and senior leadership, you will have the opportunity to work in a varied multidisciplinary team
- Varied training and development opportunities for career progression clinically and operationally
The candidate we are looking for:
- An empathic listener
- Confident in their communication skills
- Willing and eager to practice in a short-term, solution-focused model
- Has a recognised counselling qualification – ideally Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)
- BACP, NCPS (or equivalent) Registered Membership is essential (unfortunately Individual/Student Membership cannot be accepted)
- Self-motivated and confident in remote working
- Must be willing to complete 6 months in Helpline Only role before progression into Dual RoleCompetent IT skills, experience of MS Office and MS Teams is essential
Next Steps
If successful, after an initial screening call and interview, we will discuss programme start and contract.
We will provide you with all the IT equipment needed, and check in with you prior to your start date to ensure you have everything.
You will receive a full 4-week induction, online, which starts with an introduction from the service mangers and meeting some of your new colleagues.
We will then support you with “on the job” training to help you practice and use your telephone and IT skills.
About Us
As part of Spire Healthcare, we’re proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.
Working here
We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:
- Supportive teams and managers
- A positive and inclusive culture
- Strong well-being and mental health support
- Trust, autonomy and flexibility
We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package – further details here Careers - Vita Health Group.
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
We actively support a range of initiatives including:
- Disability Confident Leader
- Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
- Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
- Menopause Friendly accreditation
Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.
Additional information
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.
Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.
We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.
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EAP Graduate Counsellor employer: Vita Health Group
At Spire Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes, including the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy while working within a dynamic team. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, we ensure that our employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in mental health care.
