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credit_card Salary Salary - £27,930 FTE Pro Rata
Job profile for Counsellor
Counsellor
location_on Hopian, Rotherham 04/11/2026
Job details
Salary Salary - £27,930 FTE Pro Rata Contractual hours 15 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Youth Services Date posted 30/10/2026 Job reference REQ24314 Attachments attachment Counsellor Job Description OCT 26.pdf
Job description
Hopian, Rotherham
Permanent,Part-time, 15 hours per week, Monday 1PM – 5pm, Tuesday 12:30PM – 6:30pm & Wednesday 9:30AM – 3:30PM Rotherham (on-site only)
Closing date: Wednesday 4 th November
Interview date: Wednesday 11 th November
Would you like to use your counselling skills to make a real difference to people affected by trauma, domestic abuse and exploitation?
Hopian is looking for an experienced and compassionate Counsellor to join our therapeutic service.
You will provide high-quality, trauma-informed counselling to children, young people and adults, helping them understand their experiences, build confidence and improve their emotional wellbeing.
The role will include individual counselling, initial assessments and therapeutic group work as part of Hopian’s wider specialist services.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A minimum postgraduate diploma in counselling
- Current registration with BACP or an equivalent recognised professional body
- Experience of providing one-to-one counselling
- Experience and understanding of trauma-informed counselling
- The ability to work safely with vulnerability, safeguarding and complex needs
- A commitment to ongoing continuous professional development
You will be joining a supportive team where you can use your professional skills to help children, young people and adults move forward from difficult and traumatic experiences.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Applying
Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
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Counsellor in Rotherham employer: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through high-quality adult care services. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Located in Rotherham, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in our community.
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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
