EAP Counsellor

Job Purpose

We are currently recruiting EAP Counsellors on behalf of our client, a leading health and wellbeing network. This organisation has positively impacted over 15 million lives and is renowned for its comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The successful candidate will join this industry-leading provider and support employers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors with 24/7 compassionate and caring services. Our client is also recognised as one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work,' making this a fantastic career opportunity.

Main Duties

• Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.
• Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers
• Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk
• Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution

What you Bring to the Team

• EAP experience
• Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process
• Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours
• 12 months post qualification experience
• Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)
• Relevant telephone experience
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
• Good communication and customer service skills

• Experience working withing a target driven environment

Employee Benefits:

• BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for
• BACP CBD Hub
• Up to £70 per month for supervision
• Monthly incentives such as weekends away!
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service
• Day off on your birthday
• Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
• Contractual sick pay
• Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
• Pension Plan and Life Insurance
• Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
• Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
• Profit share scheme
• Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
• Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!
• Company incentives, access to discount schemes
• Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription

If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to

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