Funded initially by the Lottery's Community Fund for a year, we are looking for an experienced counsellor who can provide one to one counselling to people experiencing homelessness. Developing and supporting a psychologically and trauma informed service and working within our multi-disciplined Intervention Centre, we are looking for someone who can bring a solutions based approach to building resillience and helping people to overcome the barriers that can contribute to a cycle of homelessness. 

If you are passionate about making a real diference to people's lives and have the necessary experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre

(Cheshire & Merseyside)

 Specialist Counsellor – Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)

35 Hour Fixed Term Post

£24,000 - £26,000  (dependent upon experience)

We are looking for a Counsellor join our team of Specialist Therapists to deliver therapy to adults and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence. We have a 35hour fixed term position available, which will be based in Crewe and Macclesfield.

Essential Skills:

• Recognised professional qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level
• Eligible for Accreditation with BACP or equivalent governing body
• Two years post qualification experience
• 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
• Experience of working with adolescents
• Understanding of and ability to provide psycho-education & coping techniques
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A good level of competency in IT skills

Desirable Skills:

• Additional qualification in CBT/Solution Focused/Trauma Focused Therapy/EMDR

Please send an up to date CV with a covering statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills detailed above 

Closing date:  Noon, Thursday 1st October 2020 

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6th October 2020 via Zoom

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post

We are seeking for a creative and committed Counsellor/Psychotherapist Latin American woman to join LAWRS’ Counselling and Psychotherapy team which offers a women-centred, culturally specific service in Spanish and Portuguese for Latin American women victims and survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and work closely with No Limits/Sin Fronteras Project Coordinator to provide tailored wellbeing support to participants.

LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantage due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The ultimate aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To provide high-quality specialist counselling and psychotherapy services, adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy to LAYWG.
2. To design and co-facilitate psychoeducational group wellbeing sessions aimed at engaging LAYWG in age appropriate, participatory, creative and interactive sessions addressing traumatic lived experiences.

The post holder will be BACP accredited or equivalent or BACP registered and working towards an accreditation and be available to work on Saturdays.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Closing date to send your application: 27th September 2020

Interviews: Week beginning on 5th October 2020

School Counsellor (s) – Alternative Provision Colleges across West Sussex
 Crawley - 5 hours a week
 Littlehampton – 9 hours a week
Term Time only at 46 weeks per year
Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2021
£29,670 per annum (pro rata)
£3546 – Crawley actual
£6384 – Littlehampton actual

YMCA DownsLink Group Dialogue is a well-established BACP accredited counselling and wellbeing service for children, young people & families operating across Sussex and into Surrey. Dialogue have been offering counselling in the APC colleges across West Sussex from some years now.

This is an exciting opportunity to continue the delivery of the Dialogue counselling service to students in this alternative provision college. The college provides education for pupils who are at risk of being or have been permanently excluded from both primary and secondary mainstream schools, those who are out of school for medical reasons and those too sick to attend school.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

Applicants should be at least 2 years post-qualified counsellors/therapists and BACP Registered or Accredited, or registered with another recognised professional body (e.g. HPC, UKCP).

We are looking for counsellors/therapists with experience of working therapeutically with children and young people, ideally in a school setting with experience of working with challenging behaviours.

We are seeking candidates who value team working, believe in making a difference to lives of the children and young people they work with, and who can bring passion and professionalism to this post.

Please feel free to apply for one or both of these posts and indicate on your application the location(s) you are interested in. These posts can be filled by one or more counsellors/therapists.

We will not respond to agencies.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1 October 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Friday 9 October 2020

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group, or contact Human Resources, 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE.

CRASAC has received funding from the National Lottery and the Government to support us with the impact of COVID on our services and we are recruiting to the following post to expand our award-winning team.

You will support the review and development of the Counselling service and contribute to operational day to day management. You will support the delivery of high quality, efficient services that meet client needs. You will supervise and develop the Counsellors and ensure performance can be evidenced to key stakeholders. You will carry your own clinical caseload.

You have management experience and extensive experience of providing trauma focused counselling/therapeutic practices to a wide age range. You have a minimum qualification of Diploma Level 4 in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent.

Further details are in the job description and person specification. To apply please download and complete an application form, and upload it via the link included in the form and on our website jobs page. Deadline for receipt of applications is 4th October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in working with CRASAC.

Locations:    Barnet: 1 day 

                      Islington (Wednesday (4.5 hrs); Thursday (1 day ) and Friday (1 day)

                      Westminster (4.5 hours day)

Salary:         Self-employed at the daily rate of £140 (5 hours per day + 2.5 hrs Admin)

Hours:          Islington (Wednesday (4.5 hrs); Thursday (1 day ) and Friday (1 day)

                     Westminster (4.5 hours day)

Closing Date:      21st  October 2020

Interview Date:    2nd  November 2020

Vacancy Reference:        SWA2996 

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end to the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

North London Rape Crisis service is a Specialist Sexual Violence Service that supports women who have been affected by sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse.  We are a member of Rape Crisis England and Wales.

We work in a person centred way offering short and long term counselling in order to empower women to heal and recover from the trauma of sexual violence. The service is delivered across several boroughs

About the Role

We are looking for experienced and dynamic counsellors to provide dedicated therapeutic support to women who have experienced VAWG to deliver counselling sessions face to face, online and on the telephone. Due to Covid-19,services may delivered as a virtual service, however, please note they will be delivered face to face as soon as is possible. 

About you

You will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of VAWG and the issues women face, along with evidence of working with women and an understanding of their needs.  Excellent communication and empathy skills are paramount.  An ability to think on your feet and adapt to the needs of the client in terms of therapeutic and clinical risk intervention is essential.

Location:       Solace Centre

Salary:          Self-employed at the daily rate of £180 per day

Hours:            2 days

Closing Date:    21st  October 2020

Interview Date:  2nd  November 2020

Vacancy Reference:      SWA2997

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end to the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

North London Rape Crisis service is a Specialist Sexual Violence Service that supports women who have been affected by sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse.  We are a member of Rape Crisis England and Wales and the Ascent Counselling Consortium in London. 

We work in a women-centred way offering short and long term counselling in order to empower women to heal and recover from the trauma of sexual violence. The service is delivered across 1 of the 7 North London Boroughs we currently cover.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Counsellor/Advocate to provide dedicated therapeutic support to women who have experienced VAWG.  These women and girls may be in crisis and need the support of a robust and versatile Senior Counsellor.  Additionally, you will confidently propose pathways of additional support for survivors whilst working in conjunction with the Counselling Service Project Manager.  Clinical Supervision and CPD will be provided.

About you

You will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of VAWG and the issues women face, along with evidence of working with women and an understanding of their needs.  Excellent communication and empathy skills are paramount.  Experience of carrying out clinical assessments and risk assessments is essential.  An ability to think on your feet and adapt to the needs of the client is key to the role particularly during this key Covid 19 period which is adding an additional challenge.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising black and ethnic minority candidates are under-represented within our organisation at this level. As part of our commitment to improve this, we encourage applications from such groups.

We are seeking a Psychological Support Lead to work closely with the Cancer Information and Support Services Manager.  We are looking for an individual who leads the development of the Mulberry Centre’s psychological services and has a pivotal role in managing the provision of counselling services to patients, carers and the bereaved and line managing two part-time Cancer Information and Support Services Assistants who provide a comprehensive holistic cancer information and support service.

You will need to be compassionate and empathetic individual striving to make a difference to people affected by cancer.  You will be an cccredited member of the BACP and hold a Masters/Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling with post qualifying experience of 5 years.

To apply, please refer to the Information Pack and email a comprehensive CV and a covering letter showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role.  We will not be accepting CV's only.

**Any CV's sent without an accompanying Cover Letter will be automatically sifted out of the recruitment process**

We are The Counselling & Family Centre, a local charity that has been at the heart of the community for over 40 years. Join us as a member of our clinical supervisor team.

From the age of 5, up through the teens and into adulthood and on, we are there For Whatever Life Throws at You.

Our main centre is based on Mayors Road in Altrincham. The successful candidate(s) will work remotely in the first instance. Once it is safe to return to work, the successful candidate will work in Altrincham and Bury.

Remuneration

£40.00 per hour for all clinical supervision, one to one and group work, and for attendance at clinical team meetings.

Case load

We would expect you to take a minimum case load of six supervisees and facilitate a casework supervision group (CSG) and to begin work with us in November 2020. You will be expected to offer supervision to counsellors with a range of theoretical orientations.

Interview

If invited for interview, please bring the originals of all relevant qualifications, proof of CPD and any further appropriate documentation, for example, professional membership and insurance. Please also bring your passport if you have one and a current DBS certificate.

Closing date for applications: midnight 20th October 2020

Dates reserved for interviews are 3rd and 4th November 2020 between 10:00 – 16:00.

Further Information: Due to Covid-19 the successful candidate(s) will work remotely in the first instance. Once back on site, work will take place in Altrincham and Bury.​

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We are looking for an experienced nurse to perform and monitor comprehensive assessments of member’s needs. You will plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. 

As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will develop and review risk assessments and contingency planning to support safety, while ensuring that the delivery of care to members meets the standards required by regulatory bodies, for example CQC, NMC.

You will also develop, lead and monitor the implementation of the Centre policies, procedures and clinical guidelines to ensure your compliance as well as other Care staff.  This includes leading, promoting and practicing the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.

The Clinical Lead Nurse is also responsible for monitoring standards of clinical care and will lead and facilitate improvements through benchmarking, audit and research.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly, forward thinking care management team.  You will be a decision maker, a team player and very much adaptable to an ever changing environment.

Blind Veterans UK believe that we need to invest in our staff to be the best that you can be, this includes personal and professional development.  As Clinical Lead Nurse you will be responsible for developing our people in order to create the right environment to deliver the highest standard of care. 

This includes leading, promoting and practicing the highest standards of care, clinical governance and regulations in accordance with CQC & NMC.

Previous care home CQC experience preferred but not essential.

This position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits include free life assurance, free parking, pension scheme, subsidised staff restaurant, use of onsite facilities (which include a gym and swimming pool), health care cash back scheme (after one year of continuous employment), an employee assistance programme and an excellent working environment.

Closing date:             Friday 9 October 2020 at 12.00 midday

Interview date:          To be confirmed

If you are interested in this role, please sent an up-to-date CV and statement to us detailing why you are interesting in taking on this role and what you feel your skills, qualities and experience can bring to the Care Team.

Because of the number of applications we receive we don't acknowledge each one - if you haven't heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that we won't be inviting you for an interview. You are, of course, welcome to try again if a suitable post comes up.

Overall purpose of the role
To provide specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to the client group. The CBT Practitioner will work to a fixed-term model with clients. CBT services will include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and advice sessions. The CBT Practitioner will also provide consultation and advice-giving on the psychological care of clients to other staff, as required.

About you
You will be a highly skilled counsellor/practitioner with experience of working with vulnerable clients. You will have a Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy and registered with the BACP, or equivalent.  Preferably, you will be an accredited member of the BABCP, or comparable organisation.  As important as your qualifications are your abilities to blend therapeutic work with a pragmatic approach and work flexibly with individuals.

The postholder will understand the complexities of trauma, mental health, drug and/or alcohol dependency, and barriers to support experienced by homeless people.

What we offer
In return for your experience and commitment, our offer includes a salary of £40,000 per annum rising to £45,000; 22 days annual leave increasing to 25 days, plus bank holidays; clinical supervision; and up to 8% employer’s pension.

Interested and want to know more?
Read through our Recruitment Pack, which gives you the detail and tells you about us and how we work. If you’re still interested, have the skills, experience and attitude we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you.

Closing date Monday, 28th September
Interviews week beginning 5th October

Speech and Language Therapist (Grade 5)

£26,085.25 – £29,071.04 per annum
Permanent, Full-time

Are you a passionate SLT therapist looking for a new and rewarding opportunity?

Do you have experience of working within a special needs environment and possess excellent communication and observation skills?

St Elizabeth’s Centre provides holistic care together with learning, leisure and other opportunities for adults and children with severe epilepsy, learning difficulties and complex health needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, organised and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our busy and friendly therapy team. You will work closely with colleagues of all disciplines to further develop the provision of Speech and Language Therapy and be responsible for providing clinical assessment, reports, therapy programmes, advice and training as an integrated resource across St Elizabeth’s. Working with the team you’ll take a holistic approach to support the needs of our service users, improving their quality of life by promoting their well-being and self-advocacy.

You’ll be a positive person who possesses excellent professional skills, has knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia difficulties associated with the Learning Disability population and knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. This is a great opportunity for someone with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, who is HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that changes lives.

We offer an excellent range of staff benefits including:

• Life Assurance
• High Street retail/ leisure discounts
• Generous holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Free onsite parking facilities
• On site subsidised cafeteria
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• On site staff accommodation is available subject to eligibility.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, which is fully funded by St Elizabeth’s.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

You may have experience of the following: Speech & Language Therapist, Therapy, Therapist, Speech and Language Programme, Youth Offending, Young People, Children, Adolescents, Challenging Behaviour, Sexually harmful behaviour, Complex Needs, Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, HCPC, RCSLT, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Health and Care Professions Council, etc.

Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.

Oasis Community Hub Hadley are proud to be a part of an exciting new project, placing Youth Workers within Custody. We will be providing intervention and trauma informed approach to tackle the drivers of violent behaviour. We are seeking a dedicated Custody Youth Workers to work with young people who have been arrested and attend Wood Green Custody Centre, starting their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence and offending.

The primary purpose of the role is to meet with young people aged 10-17 at the point of arrest and then again upon their release to identify positive pathways and remove barriers to engaging with wider services in the community.

You will be part of a multi-agency team based at the Custody Centre and supported by the Oasis Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.

The key responsibilities within the role are:

• Support young people and their families to identify provision that meets their needs.
• Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions.
• Ensure new referrals are received and passed on in a timely manner.
• Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project.

You could be successful in this role if you: 

• Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives
• Are a people person with fantastic communication skills
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals
• Possess or training towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or can demonstrate relevant experience.
• Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime.
• Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
• Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances. 

If you are interested in being part of this life-changing service and want to know more, please contact the Oasis UK People Services team or download the documents on this page.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Wednesday 14th October 2020.

Interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2020 at Enfield, North London.

Wood Green Custody Centre

Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract to March 2021

Salary £26,620 p.a. (inc London Allowance)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

As Director of Services you will be leading and developing a small group of dedicated staff delivering against Salcare’s mission as a ‘one-stop’ diversified services provider in areas of complex and multiple deprivation in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Erewash.

The range of services delivered through Salcare include support to victims of domestic violence including a new strategic focus on perpetrators and young people at risk of offending; McKenzie Friend and legal services; support to families and victims of trauma including art therapy; a rapidly growing foodbank, and other community ‘one-stop’ services.

Together, trustees and service leaders at Salcare have a clear sense of purpose and dedication to improving the life of individuals who have been the victims of abuse, and to the wider community.

As an organisation our strategic goals are to be strong, sustainable and effective so we are able to fulfil our core purposes, while at the same time developing services to meet emerging needs. We recognise the need to enhance Salcare’s profile and use our experience and expertise to influence professional services, and the wider community, to support victims of trauma, abuse and/or poverty.  We see the appointment of a new Director of Services as crucial to achieving these goals, as well as developing a robust financial foundation for the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced leader who understands the challenges of managing counselling services and can engage with potential funders in a challenging climate.

The successful candidate will have vision and focus, a proven track record of successful delivery and ideally organisational leadership. and be committed to the ideals of Salcare. They will need to provide evidence of ability to take responsibility for the organisation’s finances and management practice in addition to building strategies to put in place and to deliver against a long term strategic plan.

Please note that the closing date is 11pm on Friday 9 October and that the interview process will be remote.

We look forward to hearing from you.