Counsellor Chester, England
Job description
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)
Counsellor
Part time position available - 21 hours (3 days)
Chester & Ellesmere Port Office Based Therapy
£ 25,000 – 27,800 pro rata dependent upon experience
RASASC is a leading provider of support for people who have experienced sexual violence and we are looking to recruit a counsellor who is committed to working within this field and who wants to make a difference to the lives of those affected by trauma. We offer excellent terms and conditions with a 35 hour full time working week, 28 days leave per year plus bank holidays, a pension and EAP scheme as well as training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join our team of Specialist Therapists to provide trauma informed therapy to adults and adolescents over the age of 13 who have experienced sexual violence. The position will be based within our Crewe office.
Essential Skills:
- Recognised professional qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level
- Eligible for Accreditation with BACP or equivalent governing body
- Experience of working therapeutically with trauma/survivors of sexual violence
- A clear understanding of the effects of sexual violence
- Experience of providing trauma focused interventions
- Experience of providing time limited counselling
- Understanding of and ability to provide psychoeducation & stabilisation techniques
- Ability to assess for risk and formulate treatment plans
- Experience of working with adolescents
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- A good level of competency in IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Desirable Skills:
- Additional qualification in EMDR/CBT/Trauma Focused Therapy/Solution Focused Therapy
- Experience/qualification in working with children
Please email to request an Application Pack: [email protected]
Closing date: 11th August 2023
Interviews will take place in Warrington
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: £25,000.00-£27,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Counsellor HLW
