Counselling Psychologist (WiSER)

Solace Women's Aid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Psychologist to support non-clinical advocates working with women experiencing violence against women and girls (VAWG) and severe disadvantages. The role involves providing clinical support and supervision to enhance trauma-informed practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical psychology and relevant backgrounds in areas such as homelessness, mental health issues, and substance use. The position offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Focus on learning and development

Generous holiday entitlement

Employer pension contribution

Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay

Access to Inclusion Networks

Daily clinical debriefing

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts and benefits

Yoga classes

Meditation sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in adapting psychological theory to practice.
• Experience working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
• Ability to engage and support women experiencing VAWG.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to non-clinical advocates.
• Demonstrate knowledge of VAWG and severe disadvantage.
• Conduct ongoing clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Skills

Experience as a clinical, counselling, or forensic psychologist

Knowledge of psychological theory and practice

Ability to support non-clinical advocates

Experience with severe and multiple disadvantage

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Solace Women's Aid is delighted to be the lead partner for this innovative cross‑borough project, funded by MOPAC. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Psychologist to use their knowledge and skills in psychological theory and practice to support non‑clinical advocates working with women experiencing VAWG and severe and multiple disadvantage.

Responsibilities

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. You will help us make a difference and foster trauma‑informed practice in the project. Your role will include providing clinical support to non‑clinical advocates through ongoing reflective practice and clinical supervision, and demonstrating knowledge of how severe and multiple disadvantage intersects with VAWG to make it difficult for women to engage with support.

You will have experience working as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and have worked with people experiencing various aspects of severe and multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, substance use, mental health issues, insecure immigration status, prostitution, offending history and children taken into care.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family‑friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme