EAP Counsellor

Job description

Remote EAP Helpline Counsellor

£32,000 per annum

Full-time, Permanent

*To apply, you must be a BACP-accredited Counsellor with experience handling EAP inbound calls OR have extensive counselling experience combined with a background in sales or retail*

Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading national provider of Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing solutions. Our client delivers high-quality mental health and wellbeing support services to individuals and organisations across the UK, ensuring accessible, compassionate, and effective care for those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver immediate emotional support via helpline calls, providing psychoeducation, signposting to external agencies, and arranging follow-up when needed.
• Conduct clinical assessments over the phone, administer psychometric tools confidently, and refer individuals for appropriate ongoing psychological or counselling support.
• Manage risk effectively, including high-risk and trauma calls, following risk policy to ensure caller safety.
• Achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Maintain accurate records and communication, updating systems promptly, handling email/web enquiries, and supporting managers or HR with helpline information.
• Contribute to team flexibility and service delivery, assisting with administrative tasks, referrals, and projects.

Skills & Experience

• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy.
• Registered member of a professional body such as BACP or equivalent.
• Previous EAP experience (desirable but not essential).
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to manage risk effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led working culture
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Access to 24/7 EAP Counselling & GP helpline
• Life assurance and group income protection
• Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, physio, and more
• CPD support and funded training opportunities
• Long service rewards and flexible working arrangements

Contact Details

If you are interested, please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174 or email your CV to jmarr@compassltd.co.uk.

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following completion of probation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English