Counsellor Required (DMWS): Towcester: Northamptonshire
St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service Contract: Fixed Term – Bank Closing date: 23rd 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) DMWS are looking for someone who has the self-discipline and motivation to work with a variety of clients from complex and demanding occupational backgrounds. In addition to the above, we are looking for someone with 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 team (who will work remote from each other), 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, and this 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 annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees). Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. Minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match, contributions matched up to 6% 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 – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home. Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters. Work-based Parking/Mileage: Fees for parking at the work-base are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines. Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period. Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards. Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training. Great training opportunities. £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses (for DSE use only). Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption family friendly benefits. Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
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St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service Contract: Fixed Term – Bank Closing date: 23rd 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) DMWS are looking for someone who has the self-discipline and motivation to work with a variety of clients from complex and demanding occupational backgrounds. In addition to the above, we are looking for someone with 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 team (who will work remote from each other), 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, and this 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 annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees). Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. Minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match, contributions matched up to 6% 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 – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home. Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters. Work-based Parking/Mileage: Fees for parking at the work-base are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines. Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period. Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards. Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training. Great training opportunities. £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses (for DSE use only). Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption family friendly benefits. Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
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