Domestic Abuse Counsellor

Domestic Abuse Counsellor

Salary: £15,612.97 per annum (part time: 20 hours per week)

Location: South West England

NonStop Consulting is looking for a Domestic Abuse Counsellor who can join a well-established charity in Gloucestershire, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive service that provides specialist, trauma-informed counselling to individuals affected by domestic abuse.

The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a contract until March 2027 and the possibility of an extension depending on funding.

Benefits

Part-time hours - 20 hours per week

25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service

Bank holidays

Up to 6% matched pension contributions

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Paid clinical supervision - 3 hours per month

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers

Opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals

Key Responsibilities

The Domestic Abuse Counsellor will provide specialist counselling and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse living in safe accommodation across Gloucestershire.

The role will involve completing initial assessments, identifying risks, providing trauma-informed therapeutic support and working closely with other professionals to ensure individuals receive the support they need.

Requirements

Minimum Level 5 qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation

Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse

Experience in trauma-informed practice

Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site or contact Roxana Andrei on (url removed)