Domestic Abuse Counsellor
Salary: £15,612.97 per annum (part time: 20 hours per week)
Location: South West England
NonStop Consulting is looking for a Domestic Abuse Counsellor who can join a well-established charity in Gloucestershire, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive service that provides specialist, trauma-informed counselling to individuals affected by domestic abuse.
The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a contract until March 2027 and the possibility of an extension depending on funding.
Benefits:
Part-time hours - 20 hours per week
25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service
Bank holidays
Up to 6% matched pension contributions
Enhanced sick pay and family leave
Paid clinical supervision - 3 hours per month
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers
Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals
Key Responsibilities:
The Domestic Abuse Counsellor will provide specialist counselling and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse living in safe accommodation across Gloucestershire.
The role will involve completing initial assessments, identifying risks, providing trauma-informed therapeutic support and working closely with other professionals to ensure individuals receive the support they need.
Requirements:
Minimum Level 5 qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy
Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation
Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse
Experience in trauma-informed practice
Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills
If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site or contact Roxana Andrei on (url removed)
