East London Rape Crisis Women and Girls Counsellor

Nia Ending Violence; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A women's support organization in East London is seeking a Counsellor to provide one-to-one and group therapy for female survivors of sexual violence. The role includes delivering 28 hours of counselling each week and maintaining client records. Candidates should be highly organized, self-motivated, and committed to ending violence against women, girls, and children. The position focuses on face-to-face, online, and phone support in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Can-do approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 28 hours a week of counselling services.
• Provide one-to-one counselling and group therapy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Commitment to feminist approach

Job description

About Us

nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness. nia is a professionally approved member of Rape Crisis England and Wales, an umbrella organisation supporting Rape Crisis Centres across the country. Rape Crisis is completely independent of the government and the criminal justice system.

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work. The service is provided across Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Redbridge, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. We form part of the London Sexual Violence Alliance, which brings together 225 years of expertise and experience and represents a bold, visionary and survivor‑centred resource.

Role Overview

The ELRC Women and Girls Counsellor will provide one‑to‑one counselling and group therapy to female survivors of sexual violence. The role is part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. Counselling is delivered face to face, online and via the phone.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent 28 hours a week of counselling services, including one evening session per week.
• Provide one‑to‑one counselling and group therapy to female survivors of sexual violence.
• Support clients in addressing the impact of violence and in developing coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in line with professional standards.

Qualifications and Attributes

We are looking for highly organised and self‑motivated women who are passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. Candidates should have a ‘can‑do’ approach, a demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Process

• Submitting your application via the online form below.
• Emailing your completed application to [e-mail].
• Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.

CVs will not be accepted. We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post‑holder and the commitment that we require.

Additional Information

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Contact

For questions about the role before applying, please contact the Counselling Service Manager, Sheena Vella, [e-mail].