At Vita Health Group our mission is “making people better”, and we are looking to recruit experienced counsellors to achieve that mission on an affiliate basis.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of affiliate counsellors delivering face to face counselling in Barnsley. Our clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way. If you have the listening, empathy and communication skills we need in our counsellors, get in touch today to apply.                 

The Role:

• At Vita Health Group our mission is “making people better”, and we are looking to recruit experienced counsellors to achieve that mission on an affiliate basis.

  We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of affiliate counsellors delivering face to face, phone and video-based counselling to our customers.  Our clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way. If you have the listening, empathy and communication skills we need in our counsellors, get in touch today to apply.                  

  As a face to face Counsellor, you have a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference to people’s emotional health and wellbeing.

• On behalf of Vita Health Group you will deliver structured short term solution focused wellbeing counselling, typically six to eight sessions
• Choose to work with adults, or adults and Children and Young People, if qualified in this area
• Receive clients via our easy-to-use Portal
• Have the support of a wider team both clinical and operational
• Work the hours that are convenient to you
• Get paid for every session delivered

• The counsellors we are looking for:

• Recognised Counselling Qualification – ideally Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above)
• BACP (or equivalent - NCS Accredited Professional status is also accepted) Accredited Membership is essential, (unfortunately Individual/Student/Registered Membership cannot be accepted)
• We ask for a minimum of years counselling experience, preferably with a variety of diverse client groups.
• 1 year experience in delivering counselling via telephone or virtually is desired.
• Self-motivated and confident in remote working to cover agreed shift patterns.
• Knowledge of using the Stepped Care Model and use of assessment tools PHQ9 and GAD7 desirable.

• Next Steps 

• Please complete your profile and pre-screening questionnaire, you will need to upload the following documents:
  • BACP Accreditation Certificate or equivalent
  • DBS Certificate
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • A picture of your Treatment room (if delivering Face to Face)
  • Any Specialist Qualifications/Training
  • Supervision Accreditation (where applicable)
  • COVID – 19 Compliance Survey (if delivering Face to Face)
• A member of the team will ensure that all the documents are Checked and will be in contact with you to discuss your suitability and If successful we will then arrange sending you a contract with the terms and conditions.
• You will receive an induction, on how to receive clients from us in our easy-to-use Portal.
• Our Clinical and operational teams will support you every step of the way.

Why Vita Health Group?

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.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• 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

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 invited to 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 invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to 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. 

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. 

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Vita Health Group