Wellbeing Counsellor

HCRG Staffing; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the Hinckley area is seeking a Wellbeing Counsellor to provide immediate emotional support and guidance via a 24/7 helpline. Candidates should have experience in risk assessment, strong communication skills, and the ability to assist individuals in distress. This role offers a salary of £30k to £34k, with opportunities for professional development and flexible shift patterns.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development

Strong Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional support and guidance.
• Ability to handle distressed individuals and risk scenarios.
• Knowledge of BACP code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service.
• Clinically assess service users to determine the appropriate support.
• Manage risk in accordance with the client's policies.
• Act as an online CBT mentor.
• Meet individual and team goals according to the quality framework.

Skills

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Solution focused approach

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Wellbeing Counsellor

£30k to £34k depending on experience

Benefits include Continuing Professional Development, Strong Progression and More !

HCRG Staffing are thrilled to be working with a new client opening a new based in the Hinckley area of Leicestershire, who is searching for permanent Counsellors for their service after a wave of promotions.

You will provide immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics, ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role may also include allocated time for structured video counselling - this time can be counted towards BACP accreditation.

Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers
• To answer all calls and clinically assess service users to determine the most appropriate type of support required; demonstrating a thorough understanding of the client's products e.g. counselling support, legal advice, medical helpline, etc
• Directing service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department
• To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and / or at risk
• Understand and embrace a "Solution Focused Philosophy" in order to help a service user achieve an outcome in the shortest space of time possible
• To take accurate information and record on the client database
• To effectively identify and manage risk in accordance with the client's "Risk Guidance Policy"
• To act as online CBT mentor
• To undertake training provided and to utilise appropriate skills within calls, i.e. working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safeguarding etc
• Work to and exceed individual and team goals as per the quality framework
• Personally ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual actions do not impact upon the availability of the service
• Effectively manage personal inbox and ensure zero inbox policy, responding to all client emails and queries within agreed service level agreement
• Aim to complete any outbound calls within agreed service level agreements
• Demonstrate the ability to always provide excellent customer service

There are a number of shift patterns on offer including days, nights and weekends- simply call and we can work out the best option for you!

More information is available and a full job description can be provided; simply contact Craig Johnson via email, call or apply below today!