DMWS – Counsellor

Confederation of Service Charities; England; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Towcester Road, Northamptonshire
Contract: Fixed Term – Bank
Salary: £29,994.00 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 23 February 2025

Are you a passionate, dedicated counsellor looking for your next role? The tenure of the role is Bank – flexible depending on availability and for a fixed term. Start date may be delayed due to the vetting process currently taking up to 3 months.

Do you possess, as a minimum:

• A recognised counselling qualification
• Current membership of the BACP or other equivalent body
• At least 2 years relevant experience (which must include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Client Centred Therapy)
• Self-discipline and motivation to work with a variety of clients from complex and demanding occupational backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, and who is compassionate and committed to supporting various service users including the police service and care home professionals.

Working as part of a remote team, you will be supporting various DMWS service users and report to the Team Psychologist.

You will correctly assess referrals, identify needs and the resources required to meet those needs, with unfaltering professionalism and sensitivity. You will interact with DMWS welfare staff and assess the holistic well-being of our service users.

The service will be developed both through face-to-face contact and remotely. You should be willing to work flexibly to meet job demands, which may involve working unsociable hours and travel with occasional overnight stays (expenses will be reimbursed according to company policy).

We offer employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave: 30 days a year plus Public Holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. Minimum contribution of 5% matched by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries – subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, counselling service, and online health and well-being support.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: Fees are repaid through expenses, and mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme after probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Regular recognition for work by the leadership team and peers.
• Personal Development Programme: Support for continuing professional development and training.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses for DSE use.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption family-friendly benefits.

Applications close on Sunday 23 February 2025.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Ensure to click on ‘upload’ to submit your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserves the right to close the application process early, and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.