Telephone Counsellor

Telephone Counsellor, DublinAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing business in a newly formed Telephone Counsellor role. This business is a leading EAP and OH provider, who is looking for a good communicator, resilient and driven individual to join them onsite five days a week in vibrant office in the City of Dublin. This is a permanent role that offers €35K-€40K + benefits. You will provide immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role may also include allocated time for structured video counselling - this time can be counted towards BACP accreditation.Key ResponsibilitiesTo provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callersTo answer all calls within 8 seconds and clinically assess service users to determine the most appropriate type of support required; demonstrating a thorough understanding of the companies products e.g. counselling support, legal advice, medical helpline, etcDirecting service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal DepartmentTo demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at riskUnderstand and embrace a "Solution Focused Philosophy" in order to help a service user achieve an outcome in the shortest space of time possibleTo take accurate information and record on the companies databaseTo effectively identify and manage risk in accordance with the company's "Risk Guidance Policy"To act as online CBT mentorTo undertake training provided by the company and to utilise appropriate skills within calls, i.e. working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safeguarding etcWork to and exceed individual and team goals as per the quality frameworkPersonally ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual actions do not impact upon the availability of the serviceEffectively manage personal inbox and ensure zero inbox policy, responding to all client emails and queries within agreed service level agreementAim to complete any outbound calls within agreed service level agreementsDemonstrate the ability to always provide excellent customer service What You BringMinimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours12 months post qualification experienceTo be a registered member of the BACP or equivalentHigh level of computer literacy including telephony and CRM systemsBe able to work towards deadlines and demonstrate the ability to multitaskGreat communication and customer service skillsRelevant experience of working with safeguarding concerns and suicidal ideationYou will bring your can-do attitude, resilience, adaptability to a fast pace demanding environment and high level of integrity to lead a successful path in this role. The company offers 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off, pension plan and life insurance, free onsite gym, paid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body), and more.Assessment Date: Mid February 2025Start Date: April 2025. 46888SKR2INDIRE