Counsellors (Maternity Leave Cover) in Nottingham

Counsellors (Maternity Leave Cover)

30 hours per week (Monday – Saturday)

Registered £34,717 or Accredited £35,681 pro-rata

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services is the leading specialist sexual abuse charity, for over 40 years we have been passionately committed to supporting all adults living in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, who have experienced sexual abuse, we listen, believe and support. We offer a single point of contact for survivors of sexual violence of any kind whether the abuse took place in childhood or adult life. We provide free services including counselling, group therapy, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) services, telephone helpline, online and face to face services.

Our services are created in partnership with local commission groups and co-designed with survivors, so that we support in ways that are safe and easy to access. We understand the needs of different survivors including age, gender, or whether a person is BAME or LGBT+. We have a wide range of support options and can refer into other services as needed.

Why work for us

At Notts SVS Services, you will be part of a feminist organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for survivors.

We offer:

• A supportive and values-driven environment
• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision
• Opportunities to shape service strategy and innovation
• Hybrid working arrangements

The Vacancy

We are looking for experienced and dynamic Counsellors, to increase the number of qualified counsellors available to deliver dedicated and specialised therapeutic support via face to face, online and telephone support. We work in a person centred, CBT and EMDR way offering short and long term counselling in order to empower, heal and recover from the trauma of sexual violence.

Location
Current hybrid remote working from home and in the office providing face to face, online and telephone counselling. This post is based in the City Centre (with possible travel to outreach locations).

Salary

£34,717 (pro-rata) – registered counsellor

£35,681 (pro-rata) – accredited counsellor

Benefits

• 22 days Annual Leave plus