Counsellor - including weekends

£ FTE - open to part-time or full-timeOffice-based position

Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?

Portfolio are proud to be representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team.

This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor.

Job Overview

Providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers
• Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk
• Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution

Essential Skills and Competencies: