Domestic Abuse Counsellor in South West England

Salary: £15,612.97 per annum (part time: 20 hours per week)

Location: South West England

NonStop Consulting is looking for a Domestic Abuse Counsellor who can join a well-established charity in Gloucestershire, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive service that provides specialist, trauma-informed counselling to individuals affected by domestic abuse.

The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a contract until March 2027 and the possibility of an extension depending on funding.

Benefits:

• Part-time hours - 20 hours per week

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service

• Bank holidays

• Up to 6% matched pension contributions

• Enhanced sick pay and family leave

• Paid clinical supervision - 3 hours per month

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers

• Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals

Key Responsibilities:

The Domestic Abuse Counsellor will provide specialist counselling and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse living in safe accommodation across Gloucestershire.

The role will involve completing initial assessments, identifying risks, providing trauma-informed therapeutic support and working closely with other professionals to ensure individuals receive the support they need.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

• Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse

• Experience in trauma-informed practice

• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site or contact Roxana Andrei on (url removed).