Community Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

WhereToTalk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization is seeking a Community Counsellor to provide trauma informed counselling to adults across Birmingham and Solihull. This full-time position involves conducting 1 to 1 and group counselling sessions in community locations and online, focusing on culturally appropriate support for underserved individuals. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, with the possibility of part-time work considered. This role is fixed term for 2 years and is subject to ongoing funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering counselling to adults in community settings.
• Ability to work with underserved communities, particularly from Global Majority backgrounds.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term, trauma informed counselling to adults.
• Conduct 1 to 1 and group counselling sessions in various community settings.
• Work in partnership with local organizations like Kapella Counselling and Cruse Bereavement Support.

Skills

Trauma informed counselling

1 to 1 and group counselling

Culturally appropriate support

Job description

Community Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Women’s Consortium

Women’s Consortium is recruiting a Community Counsellor to deliver short term, trauma informed counselling to adults experiencing emotional distress, low mood, grief, trauma, or relational difficulties across Birmingham and Solihull. The role sits within the Community Counselling Service, which aims to reduce mental health inequalities and improve access to culturally appropriate support for underserved communities, particularly individuals from Global Majority backgrounds.

The postholder will provide 1 to 1 and group counselling sessions in community settings, GP surgeries, faith centres, and online, working as part of a partnership with Kapella Counselling and Cruse Bereavement Support. The role may also contribute to other Women’s Consortium programmes as capacity allows.

• Location: Birmingham and Solihull (community based locations, hybrid delivery)
• Contract: Fixed term, 2 years, subject to ongoing funding
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Part time considered
• Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Reports to: Clinical Lead (clinical supervision), Therapy Manager (operational)
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required

This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful counselling in community settings, support adults who may face barriers to accessing help, and be part of a service focused on culturally appropriate and trauma informed care across Birmingham and Solihull.

Important information: This role is contingent on ongoing funding. Continuation beyond the initial contract period is subject to the availability of programme funding.