Counsellors (Permanent or Maternity Leave Cover)

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sexual abuse support charity in Nottingham seeks experienced Counsellors to deliver face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling to survivors of sexual violence. The role requires a Degree in Counselling, accreditation from BACP or UKCP, and experience in risk assessments. A supportive work environment is offered, focusing on professional development and innovative service strategies. Candidates must be committed to diversity and inclusion. This position has a salary of £34,717 - £35,681 pro-rata, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Sick Leave entitlement

Birthday Leave

Childcare/Dependant’s Leave

Pension Scheme

Professional Training and Development

Qualifications

• Degree in Counselling is mandatory.
• Must be BACP/UKCP accredited or registered.
• Experience of conducting risk assessments is required.
• Knowledge of sexual violence issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with counselling sessions.
• Conduct clinical assessments and identify needs and risks.
• Formulate and monitor effective support plans.
• Liaise with key personnel for service safety.

Skills

Risk Assessments

Therapeutic approaches to mental health

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Counselling

BACP/UKCP accredited or registered

Job description

Counsellors (Permanent or Maternity Leave Cover)

30 hours per week (Monday – Saturday)

Registered £34,717 or Accredited £35,681 pro‑rate

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services is the leading specialist sexual abuse charity, for over 40 years we have been passionately committed to supporting all adults living in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, who have experienced sexual abuse, we listen, believe and support. We offer a single point of contact for survivors of sexual violence of any kind whether the abuse took place in childhood or adult life. We provide free services including counselling, group therapy, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) services, telephone helpline, online and face to face services.

Our services are created in partnership with local commission groups and co‑designed with survivors, so that we support in ways that are safe and easy to access. We understand the needs of different survivors including age, gender, or whether a person is BAME or LGBT+. We have a wide range of support options and can refer into other services as needed.

Why work for us

• A supportive and values‑driven environment
• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision
• Opportunities to shape service strategy and innovation
• Hybrid working arrangements

The Vacancy

We are looking for experienced and dynamic Counsellors, to increase the number of qualified counsellors available to deliver dedicated and specialised therapeutic support via face to face, online and telephone support. We work in a person‑centred, CBT and EMDR way offering short and long term counselling in order to empower, heal and recover from the trauma of sexual violence.

Location

Current hybrid remote working from home and in the office providing face to face, online and telephone counselling. This post is based in the City Centre (with possible travel to outreach locations).

Salary

£34,717 (pro‑rate) – registered counsellor

£35,681 (pro‑rate) – accredited counsellor

Benefits

• 22 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (entitlement increases with the length of service)
• Sick Leave entitlement (increases with the length of service)
• Birthday Leave
• Childcare/Dependant’s Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Employees Assistance Programme
• Professional Training and Development

Hours of work

30 hours per week (worked Monday – Saturday)

Job purpose

To deliver a high‑quality counselling service to survivors of sexual violence (aged 18+) which is safe, ethical and effective and supports key outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients and providing short‑long term counselling sessions
• To undertake rigorous clinical assessments and identify and action needs/risks and safeguarding matters appropriately and in a timely manner
• To formulate, plan and monitor effective support plans with clients
• Liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to contribute to the safe and productive day to day running of the counselling service

Essential experience, qualifications, and skills

• Degree in Counselling
• BACP/UKCP accredited or registered
• Experience of conducting Risk Assessments
• Have knowledge of issues affecting people who have experienced sexual violence, both recent and non‑recent
• Experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems and experience of routine outcome monitoring & ability to meet agreed specified service targets.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills
• Ideally applicants must have a valid Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3 Certificate prior to starting this role.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Reference checks
• Evidence of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Probationary Period

This offer includes a mandatory six‑month probationary period. During this time, performance will be assessed against predetermined criteria. Successful completion of this period is required for continued employment.

Diversity and inclusion

Notts SVSS recognises the positive value of diversity within its workforce and welcomes job applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics. We particularly welcome applicants from Black and racially minoritised, disabled, LGBT+ and those with additional language skills, including British Sign Language to reflect those of the sexual violence and abuse survivors we work with.

Closing date: 5th January 2026, 12 noon

Interviews: W/C 19th January 2026