Counsellor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) or Counsellor seeking fully flexible locum work?
Take a Seat is working with a large private healthcare provider to find Counsellors and CBT practitioners for locum work based on a 0-hours fully flexible contract with zero minimum commitment.
If you can work with a range of modalities and presentations, then we would love to hear from you!
Our client has services in Harrogate, York, Reading, and Newcastle and offers:
· Full access to company CPD program
· Full day to day flexibility – manage your own diary.
· Pay up to £52/hour.
· No minimum commitment
Criteria:
· Must be accredited (BACP, BABCP, UKCP)
· Experience working with a range of presentations.
· Range of modalities to offer.
· Must have private therapy room – or access to one.
Interviews will take place for 30 minutes over the phone and are being held on an ongoing basis.
https://calendly.com/finlaytakeaseat/speak-with-finlay
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 0-37.5 per week
Salary: £45.00-£52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Are you BABCP BACP or UKCP accredited?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FMHRCBT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counsellor roles across Take A Seat People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45 - £52 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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