Job Introduction

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, then get in touch today to apply.

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:

As a recently qualified counsellor we will support you every step of the way while on the programme to give you the confidence and experience you need and help you on your journey toward accreditation. Working with the dedicated programme lead we will offer the following:

• 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 Role 
• Competent 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.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at recruitment@vhg.co.uk

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.

Vita Health Group