Counsellor

Incubadora de Empresas COPPE / UFRJ; Little London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization based in Little London seeks a qualified Counsellor to provide emotional support and structured counselling to BAME women experiencing domestic violence and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate should hold a recognised counselling qualification and have experience supporting diverse communities. Flexible working options are available, and benefits include competitive salary and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Study leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma level counselling qualification and registration with a governing body.
• Experience supporting BAME communities affected by mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one emotional support and structured counselling.
• Assess and meet individual counseling goals.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Counselling experience

Understanding of mental health issues

Support in community languages

Knowledge of BAME community barriers

Education

Recognised counselling qualification

Job description

Location

The post will be based at EACH premises and post holder will be required to work from any of EACH's locations based on the needs of the service. Remote working may be required.

Salary

£28,392 - £30,708 (including Outer London Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs).

Hours

37.5 Hours (DV counselling project).

Qualifications

Recognised counselling qualification and registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).

Contract

Subject to continuous funding and performance.

EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities. We are looking for qualified counsellors who are skilled in their practice and compassionate about making a difference to people's lives to help them recover from the impact of mental health, trauma and domestic abuse.

Main Purpose

As our Counsellor, you will provide one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work to BAME women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and who face mental health difficulties. You will also provide trauma‑informed counselling based on the needs of clients. The main focus of support lies on 1:1 short‑ to medium‑term counselling. Understand and conduct risk assessments and safety planning: assess any immediate danger to victims and their children, and create comprehensive safety plans, which can include short‑term crisis intervention and longer‑term strategies.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess counselling goals and provide appropriate short- or longer‑term counselling to meet individual needs of a client by using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure appropriate discharge and referral and signposting.
• Develop and provide group‑work where appropriate.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns (Children and Adults at Risk) as per EACH's policies and procedures and local safeguarding protocols.
• Work effectively within the team and contribute to its development.
• Contribute to the development of online support, e.g. web‑based workshops.
• Work effectively with other professionals and agencies to utilise appropriate care pathways and relevant services, e.g. substance misuse services, GPs, the police, housing, employment.
• Where a client disengages, undertake appropriate follow‑up to ensure safety and re‑introduction to EACH.
• Keep records as required using internal systems and provide monitoring information.
• Help review the project's work and its impact for service development, including through user feedback and involvement.

Requirements

• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).
• Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse.
• Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in a community language (Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Arabic) and/or of the local BAME communities (Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Somali).
• Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities.
• Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues.
• Flexibility to work – potentially on one evening a week with late start and remote work.

Rewards And Benefits Of Working For EACH

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays. Stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.
• 4% – 6% employer pension contributions.
• Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service.
• Staff recognition award scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Ringfenced personal training budget.
• Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.
• E‑wallet benefit scheme.
• Fully paid DBS check (enhanced level).
• EACH offers a 4% – 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training.

Closing Date: 18th Nov. 2025. Interview Date: 27th Nov. 2025.

EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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