Counsellor (Bank Staff)

The Police Treatment Centres; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ paid holiday

Use of swimming pool

Gym access

Free parking

Job summary

The Police Treatment Centres in Auchterarder is seeking an experienced counsellor to join our dedicated team on a bank basis. You will provide one-to-one counselling based on short-term brief therapy and occasionally present group workshops on resilience building, stress awareness, and coping strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised counselling qualification and a minimum of 5 years experience. We offer competitive benefits, including 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday, gym access, and free parking. Apply by June 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a relevant environment.
• Experience working with emergency service personnel is an advantage.
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of the policing profession.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counselling based on short-term brief therapy.
• Present occasional group workshops on resilience building and coping strategies.

Skills

Counselling

Therapy

Resilience building

Stress awareness

Education

Recognised qualification in counselling

Accredited membership of BACP

Job description

Join our dedicated team at the Police Treatment Centre in Auchterarder where we provide high quality, patient focused care and rehabilitation to support the health and wellbeing of the policing profession.

We are inviting applications from counsellors to work with us on a bank basis. If you are an experienced counsellor who can provide one-to-one counselling based on short-term brief therapy and also be prepared to present occasional group workshops on subjects such as resilience building, stress awareness and coping strategies, we would love to hear from you. Accredited membership of BACP and experience of working with emergency service personnel would be an advantage. Who we’re looking for:

• Experienced counsellor with a recognised qualification.
• Member of the British Association of Counselling.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a relevant environment.
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of the policing profession.

We are proud of our commitment to our employees, aiming to be an employer of choice. We provide an environment where all employees feel equally valued, their personal and professional growth is encouraged and their contributions are recognized.

In return we offer

• You are entitled to the equivalent of 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per holiday year.
• Use of swimming pool, gym and free parking.

If you would like the opportunity to work for a Charity and put something back into the community while enjoying the above benefits, then please apply.

Closing date is Monday 8 June 2026. Applicants who do not hear from us by Friday 12 June 2026 will not have been shortlisted this time. Previous applicants need not apply.