Vacancy:
Counsellor
Part time, remote, temporary
Salary: £16,000 pro rata per year (£32,000 FTE)
Contract: Temporary (6 month contract)
Hours: Part Time 17.5 hours per week
Location: Remote
Deadline: Friday 30 October 2026, 9:30 AM
Interview Process : This will be an online interview – dates TBC.
We’re looking for someone to provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to unpaid dementia carers through one to one counselling and virtual group sessions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver safe, effective, person – centred emotional support to help carers manage psychological challenges.
- Work within our clinical governance framework under Counselling Manager leadership, with external clinical supervision.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, service development, and organisational priorities to meet evolving carer needs.
Every year in the UK thousands of unpaid carers look after someone with dementia but receive little or no support. At Dementia Carers Count, we stand for them. We campaign for change and provide practical, emotional and financial support to dementia carers across the UK.
We’re looking for someone with a breadth of experience, who has a willingness to support others and learn new skills. The role can be based anywhere in the UK, with attendance at occasional in -person team meetings in London.
We are a small and remote multi-disciplinary team, committed to making a difference for carers and supporting each other.
If you like the sound of the role, and believe you have the skills and experience to join us, then we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
- Generous Annual Leave plus the option to purchase additional Leave
- Workplace Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Company sick pay policy
- Enhanced carers, family and other leave
- Remote working with travel costs paid
- A commitment to flexible working
- A commitment to support your learning and development
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Counsellor in London employer: Dementia Carers
As a Remote Services Administrator for Carer Support, you will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that is making a real difference in the lives of dementia caregivers. Our organisation offers generous annual leave, a workplace pension, and the flexibility of remote work, fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth opportunities. Join us in creating a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
