Face to Face and Telephone Counsellor

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded \”speaking up\” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Essential requirements

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in counselling
• Accredited membership of BACP or equivalent registering body e.g. NCS, COSCA and IACP accredited or working towards accreditation (individual or student membership not sufficient)
• Experience using patient management systems in a previous role
• At least 400 clinical hours
• Able to work independently from an office five days a week, managing a mix of remote and face-to-face client appointments
• Confident with standard hardware (e.g. laptops) and software such as Microsoft Outlook

We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for a Face to face and telephone counsellor to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UK\’s best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people-centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you\’re looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on.

What you will do in the role

• To deliver face to face counselling sessions at the specified site
• To deliver structured counselling by telephone or secure video link to clients of VHG Corporate and EAP services at the specified site.
• Deliver sessions to a caseload of clients to support their recovery and wellbeing, thereby meeting service KPIs.
• Where required support on our EAP Helpline services
• On occasion you will be asked to support in other areas of EAP including our helpline service

Don\’t miss out on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve people\’s day to day lives.

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK\’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

Top reasons to work here

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion