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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for CounsellorsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease Note: This role requires you to be Self EmployedAre you a Counsellor who supports people through their most vulnerable moments with empathy, active listening, and emotional insight? You already have the compassion, patience, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for emotionally attuned, reflective individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic skills into a family-based setting, where your support can change a life.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss transition from residential care into a secure and nurturing home.These young people don t just need a place to stay they need someone like you: a trusted adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of building a safe, consistent relationship.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a professional, trauma-informed team. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We recognise that caring for a young person with complex needs is a big commitment which is why we provide you with ongoing professional, emotional, and financial support.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support</li><li>Peer support from other Step Forward Carers</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Access to therapeutic and psychological support</li></ul> Financial Package:We provide generous allowances to ensure you can focus on providing care and consistency.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Counsellors who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about supporting emotional healing and personal growth</li><li>Skilled in trauma-informed listening and relationship-building</li><li>Calm, resilient, and committed to providing a stable home</li><li>Ready to bring their therapeutic approach into a nurturing family environment</li></ul> To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!

Foster Carer - Counsellor

Job PurposeWe 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<ul><li>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.</li><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul>What you Bring to the Team<ul><li>EAP experience </li><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working withing a target driven environment </li></ul>Employee Benefits:<ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul>If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to (url removed) 50357SKINDMANS

Helpline Counsellor

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 <ul> <li>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.</li><li>Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution</li></ul> What you Bring to the Team <ul> <li>EAP experience </li><li>Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process</li><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)</li><li>Relevant telephone experience</li><li>High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li></ul> <ul> <li>Experience working withing a target driven environment </li></ul> Employee Benefits: <ul> <li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for </li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to £70 per month for supervision </li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away! </li><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday!</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul> If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to 50357SK INDMANS

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