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<div><h2>Overview</h2><p>Remote Counsellor/Psychotherapist - Young Person. Fully remote - UK only. Permanent. Full or part time (minimum of 3 days per week - 24 hours).</p><p>£36,500* per annum plus excellent Bupa benefits.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Provide telephone counselling to a varied caseload of young people</li><li>Deliver short, medium, and longer-term support depending on individual needs</li><li>Conduct mental health triage assessments and manage risk appropriately</li><li>Work in line with professional standards and regulatory frameworks</li><li>Maintain accurate records and follow Bupa’s policies and procedures</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure high-quality care</li></ul><h2>What We’re Looking For</h2><ul><li>A recognised counselling diploma qualification (Level 4 or higher)</li><li>Must have BACP accreditation</li><li>At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience working with children and young people</li><li>Experience supporting clients with a range of presenting issues, including complex cases</li><li>Ideally, previous experience delivering telephone counselling</li><li>Strong IT skills – confident using MS Office and MS Teams</li><li>A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends</li></ul><h2>Working Hours and Service Scope</h2><p>YP service: 10:00 to 20:00, with a strong preference for after-school appointments; 50% of shifts must be a late shift (11:30-20:00). This role will be primarily for our young persons pathway, but will also include adult clients too.</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>25 days holiday (pro rata if part-time), increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell</li><li>Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind</li><li>Long Service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport</li><li>Wagestream – early access to earned wages</li><li>Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options; access to diverse products</li><li>My Bupa Extras – discounts and wellbeing resources</li></ul><h2>Why Bupa?</h2><p>We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders; our customers are our focus. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and champion diversity. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments in recruitment for applicants who need them.</p><h2>Time Type</h2><p>Part time</p><h2>Job Area</h2><p>Clinical Services</p><p>Locations: Home Based UK</p><p>Seniority level: Entry level</p><p>Employment type: Part-time</p><p>Job function: Other</p><p>Industries: Hospitals and Health Care</p><p>Notes: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bupa; you can get notified about new Counselor jobs in Salford, England, United Kingdom.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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