Counsellor

Location: Each premises - the post holder will work from any of EACH's locations based on the needs of the service. Remote working may be required.

Salary: £28,392 - £30,708 (including Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs)

Hours: 37.5 Hours (DV counselling project)

Qualifications: Recognised counselling qualification and registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP)

Contract: Subject to continuous funding and performance.

Main Purpose

As our Counsellor, you will provide one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work to BAME women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and who face mental health difficulties.

You will also provide trauma informed counselling based on the needs of clients. The main focus of support lies on 1:1 short to medium term counselling. Understand and conduct risk assessments and safety planning: assess any immediate danger to victims and their children, and create comprehensive safety plans which can include short term crisis intervention and longer term strategies.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess counselling goals and provide appropriate short or longer term counselling to meet individual needs of a client by using appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Ensure appropriate discharge and referral and signposting
• Develop and provide group work where appropriate
• Respond to Safeguarding concerns (Children and Adults at Risk) as per EACH's policies and procedures and local Safeguarding Protocols
• Work effectively within the team and contribute to its development
• Contribute to the development of online support, e.g. web based workshops
• Work effectively with other professionals and agencies to utilise appropriate care pathways and relevant services, e.g. substance misuse services, GPs, the police, housing, employment
• Where a client disengages, undertake appropriate follow up to ensure safety and re introduction to EACH
• Keep records as required using internal systems and provide monitoring information
• Help review the project's work and its impact for service development, including through user feedback and involvement

Requirements

• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP)
• Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse
• Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in community languages (Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Arabic) and/or of local BAME communities (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Somali)
• Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities
• Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues
• Flexibility to work - potentially on one evening a week with late start and remote work

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays with a stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6
• 4% 6% employer pension contributions
• Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service
• Staff recognition award scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Ringfenced personal training budget
• Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service
• E wallet benefit scheme
• Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)

EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on 'APPLY' today!

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