Counsellor (Face to Face)

Bupa is seeking dedicated Counsellors to join their team in Cardiff, offering a chance to make a significant impact on the well-being of their customers. This role provides a unique opportunity to work within a supportive, purpose-driven organisation that prioritizes its people and patients over shareholders.

This is an exciting prospect for experienced Counsellors and Psychotherapists looking to advance their careers in a dynamic clinical setting. Bupa's commitment to reinvesting profits back into the business translates into tangible benefits for their employees, such as providing the necessary time and technology to deliver exceptional patient care.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Meaningful Impact: Play a crucial role in helping individuals live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Bupa's mission is at the core of their operations, ensuring your work contributes to a larger, positive purpose.
• Patient-Centric Approach: As an organisation with no shareholders, Bupa's focus is squarely on their customers. This means you'll have the resources and support to genuinely make a difference in the lives of those you counsel.
• Flexible Working Options: Whether you're seeking part-time engagement with a minimum of two days per week or a full-time hybrid role, Bupa offers flexibility to accommodate various lifestyle needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Beyond a competitive salary, Bupa offers a fantastic range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance (increasing with service), enhanced pension and life insurance, support for travel costs, discounted gym access, an annual performance bonus, Bupa health insurance, and access to a Digital GP.
• Holistic Wellbeing Support: Bupa's "Viva" global wellbeing programme extends to their employees, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental aspects of wellbeing. You'll also have access to emotional wellbeing support and family mental health resources.
• Professional Development: The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary clinical team, offering opportunities for collaboration, continuous learning, and growth. Bupa also encourages innovation and provides access to regular clinical supervision.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Bupa actively champions diversity and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, they are committed to providing fair opportunities and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

• Essential Qualifications: Candidates must hold accreditation from BACP, be an NCPS Professional Accredited Registrant, or be a UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor/Psychotherapist. A minimum of 3 years of full-time post-qualification counselling experience is also a requirement.
• Clinical Expertise: The role demands high-quality counselling, comprehensive assessments, and the ability to deliver evidence-based interventions across various therapeutic modalities, including face-to-face sessions. Experience in general adult mental health specialisms is particularly valued.
• Autonomy and Collaboration: While you will work independently and manage your own caseload, strong collaboration skills are essential for liaising with internal and external services, as well as the wider clinical and operational teams.
• Adaptability: The ability to work within demanding timeframes, manage workload efficiently, and respond rapidly and decisively is crucial in this fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems is expected.
• Session Requirements: Be prepared for a structured schedule with available sessions across weekdays and weekends. The role involves a target of at least 5 appointments per day, with at least one in every three sessions potentially requiring weekend availability.
• Proactive Engagement: Bupa values individuals who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess strong problem-solving skills, with a professional drive to achieve targets and outcomes.

This Counsellor position at Bupa offers a compelling career path for those seeking to combine their passion for mental health with a role in a reputable organisation that genuinely cares for its people and customers. If you meet the essential criteria and are eager to contribute to Bupa's mission, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.