Digital Counsellor

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

Digital Counsellor

£(phone number removed) FTE
Office Based

Monday - Thursday

12pm - 8pm

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. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.

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

Job Overview

You will provide emotional support and guidance via digital mediums, primarily email, video call, livechat and SMS, to clients. 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 all service users. You will work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services, where appropriate. You will be able to use online health and wellbeing tools including the company's online wellbeing platform.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Providing an efficient and effective digital counselling service to all service users working in line with clinical governance.
To effectively answer queries and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc.
Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed.
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the products available to a service user and understand what support is most appropriate for the individual's needs. i.e., Debt, Legal, Critical Illness etc. Directing service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department.
Responding to all web enquiries and tailor responses to meet individual requirements.
Providing "In the moment support" to service users via the Live Chat function and Live Video Calls

Essential Skills and Competencies:

Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours
12 months post qualification experience
Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked)
Relevant telephone experience
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process
EAP experience
Experience of working within a target driven environment

Employee Benefits:

BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for
BACP CBD Hub
Up to £70 per month for supervision
Monthly incentives such as weekends away
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service
Day off on your birthday
Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
Contractual sick pay
Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
Pension Plan and Life Insurance
Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service
Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service
Profit share scheme
Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday
Company incentives, access to discount schemes
Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription

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