Wellbeing Counsellor

Immediate Support Counsellor

Location: Manchester, M3
Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities

We are looking for an Immediate Support Counsellor to provide telephone-based emotional and psychological support to adults experiencing a range of personal and mental health difficulties.

The Role:

• Provide immediate emotional support through telephone consultations.

• Assess individual needs and determine appropriate support.

• Carry out risk assessments, recognising and responding to individuals presenting with complex or immediate risks.

• Manage sensitive conversations involving suicidal ideation, self-harm and crisis situations.

• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action, including escalation where necessary.

• Support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress and personal difficulties.

• Use brief therapeutic approaches to help individuals manage challenging situations.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Requirements:

• Level 4 counselling qualification or above.

• Current membership with a recognised counselling body.

• Minimum 12 months' post-qualification experience.

• Experience supporting adults with emotional and mental health difficulties.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment, suicide prevention and safeguarding.

• Confident managing sensitive and high-risk conversations.

Register your interest

Shortlisting is ongoing and offers are made on a rolling basis after interview, so I'd recommend registering your interest as soon as possible. If you'd like to have a chat about the role before applying, feel free to get in touch.

Chiara White, Archer Resourcing · 07893 921209 · cwhite@archerresourcing.co.uk

Referral bonus: refer a qualified counsellor who is placed and passes probation and you'll receive £250.