Counselling Co-ordinator

Counselling Coordinator 

Amber Valley and South Derbyshire 

£25,525 - £29,881 per annum

This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families? 

Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse?

If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!

Our client provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer their services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.

As Counselling Coordinator you will have a variety of duties and responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:

• Coordination of internal counselling referrals 
• Recruitment of volunteer / student counsellors
• Manage and advise the volunteer and student counsellors and provide supervision
• Assist Service Delivery Manager in monitoring the counselling referrals and figures
• Attend any and all relevant training within the organisation
• Carry your own small caseload as / when needed
• Manage and assess counselling referrals and manage wait list
• Liaise with Managers and colleagues re wait list and times

ABOUT YOU
They’re looking for someone who has the values, knowledge and skills of working within care and support and Domestic Abuse. Supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals and families. You’ll have a commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families we work with, with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service. 

A recognised diploma or degree in counselling and membership of
and / or eligibility for accreditation and/or registration by BACP / UKCP or equivalent.

An excellent understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and any children and experience of clinical practice of working with trauma and survivors affected by domestic abuse.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.

You will work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, however there may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.

You will be required to have flexibility to travel across Derbyshire therefore driving licence and access to a car (with business insurance) is essential

Interviews: 19th August 2024

Looking forward to receiving your application!

All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.