Female Part-Time Counsellor (Assessments-Focused)

The Woman's Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity is seeking a Female Part-Time Counsellor focused on assessments to support survivors of domestic abuse. This role requires delivering trauma-informed assessments and working closely with the Therapeutic Services team. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of risk assessment and clinical decision-making. Applicants will join a collaborative environment to make a meaningful impact on women's lives. The position is part-time, with a salary between £29,000 and £31,000 FTE, pro-rata for 18 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Skilled and compassionate counsellor aligned with feminist ethos.
• Experience in delivering high-quality trauma-informed assessments.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments for women affected by domestic abuse.
• Identify client needs and assess risk effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring.

Skills

Experience in trauma-informed assessments

Understanding of risk assessment

Knowledge of clinical decision-making

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Female Part-Time Counsellor (Assessments Focused)

Salary: £29,000-£31,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), payable on a pro‑rata basis
Hours: 18 hours per week
Location: London NW1
Start: ASAP

As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.
We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management.
If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your career, then please do get in touch.

About Woman’s Trust
The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma‑informed and person‑centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma.

About you and how to apply
As a skilled and compassionate counsellor, aligned with our feminist ethos and the needs of our service users, you will bring experience in delivering high‑quality trauma‑informed assessments for women affected by domestic abuse. You will have a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical decision‑making, and be confident in assessing suitability for counselling and group work services.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive initial assessments, identifying client needs, assessing risk and making appropriate recommendations or referrals. You will work closely with the Therapeutic Services team to ensure assessments are timely, consistent, and aligned with best practice, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and reporting.
If you are an experienced counsellor looking to apply your clinical skills in an assessment‑focused role and make a meaningful impact on women’s lives, we would welcome your application.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to [e-mail] outlining your experience, skills and knowledge relevant to this post.

Closing date for applications: To be considered on a rolling basis.
Interviews: To be held on a rolling basis.

This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities.

Application pack including Job description & Person specification: Female Part‑time Counsellor