Counsellor

Why work for us

At Notts SVS Services, you will be part of a feminist organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for survivors.

The Vacancy

We are looking for experienced and dynamic Counsellors, to increase the number of qualified counsellors available to deliver dedicated and specialised therapeutic support via face to face, online and telephone support. We work in a person centred, CBT and EMDR way offering short and long term counselling in order to empower, heal and recover from the trauma of sexual violence.

Location

Current hybrid remote working from home and in the office providing face to face, online and telephone counselling. This post is based in the City Centre (with possible travel to outreach locations).

£34,717 (pro-rata) - registered counsellor

• 22 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (entitlement increases with the length of service)


• Sick Leave entitlement (increases with the length of service)


• Childcare/Dependant's Leave


• Pension Scheme


• Employees Assistance Programme


• Professional Training and Development

Hours of work

30 hours per week (worked Monday - Saturday)

Job purpose

To deliver a high-quality counselling service to survivors of sexual violence (aged 18+) which is safe, ethical and effective and supports key outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients and providing short- long term counselling sessions


• To undertake rigorous clinical assessments and identify and action needs/risks and safeguarding matters appropriately and in a timely manner


• To formulate, plan and monitor effective support plans with clients


• Liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to contribute to the safe and productive day to day running of the counselling service

Essential experience, qualifications and skills

• Degree in Counselling


• BACP/UKCP accredited or registered


• Experience of conducting Risk Assessments


• Have knowledge of issues affecting people who have experienced sexual violence, both recent and non-recent


• Experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems and experience of routine outcome monitoring & ability to meet agreed specified service targets.


• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills

Ideally applicants must have a valid Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3 Certificate prior to starting this role.

Pre-Employment Checks

Notts SVS Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS Check


• Reference checks


• Evidence of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Probationary Period

This offer includes a mandatory six-month probationary period. During this time, performance will be assessed against predetermined criteria. Successful completion of this period is required for continued employment.

Notts SVSS recognises the positive value of diversity within its workforce and welcomes job applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics. We particularly welcome applicants from Black and racially minoritised, disabled, LGBT+ and those with additional language skills, including British Sign Language to reflect those of the sexual violence and abuse survivors we work with.

Applicants who successfully pass the initial set questions are asked to download an application form. A completed application form is needed to fully apply for this post.

Please note - we do not accept CVs as applications. Completed application forms should be sent to