At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist housing support to former rough sleepers and help them manage their tenancies.
- Company: Counselling Plus, a dynamic and supportive organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join us in a new premises with exciting service development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to ending homelessness.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30024 - 30024 Β£ per year.
As part of our exciting service development and move to new premises, we are looking to recruit highly-experienced, professional and capable counsellors to our dynamic and highly supportive team:
- Post: Counsellor
- Hours: 7 hours per week
- Location: Hastings
- Salary: Β£30,024 pro rata (NJC point 15)
- Closing date: 5pm on 27.7.2026
- Interview date: 4.8.2026
Responsibilities: The role of a Housing First Worker is to provide open-ended specialist housing support to former rough sleepers in their homes to enable individuals to manage their tenancies and avoid repeat homelessness.
Contact: Verra Papaspyrou, 01424 445440, verra.papaspyrou@counsellingplus.org
Counsellor in Hastings employer: Hastings Voluntary Action
Care for the Carers is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a supportive work culture and opportunities for hybrid working, employees can enjoy a flexible work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community. The organisation fosters growth through collaboration with partners in the NHS and social care, ensuring that every team member contributes to enhancing the lives of carers across East Sussex.