Company Overview
Trauma Recovery CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to providing vital support services for victims and survivors of trauma. Founded in 2020, our mission is to build a safe, supportive, accessible, and sustainable service for the community.
Role Summary
In this role you will primarily work 1-2-1 with clients who have experienced trauma, your role is to work with them short-term over 12 sessions providing a focused therapy based in phase 1 of the tri-phase model. You may have the opportunity (funding dependent) to also work longer term with 1-2-1 clients depending on your training this may be in phase 1 or 2/3 of the tri-phase model.
As an experience Counsellor, you will provide mentoring where required for newly qualified Counsellors and other team members.
You will work remotely (online via video) and in person, based in Welwyn Garden City, and other satellite locations in Hertfordshire.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1-2-1 counselling sessions to clients in a safe and supportive environment.
- Provide time limited trauma-focused-therapy for clients who have experienced sexual violence following a focused programme.
- Provide general counselling as required.
- Mentor newly qualified Counsellors and other team members.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and interventions.
- Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Act where necessary to safeguard clients following TRCIC policies and procedures.
- Commit to and work from a trauma-informed perspective, adhering to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.
- Work within the ethical guidance of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society .
- Work within agreed boundaries, maintaining Trauma Recovery CIC values.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant qualification in counselling or psychotherapy at a minimum level 4 (e.g., diploma or degree).
- Minimum 3 years in practice since qualifying as a Counsellor (3 years of consistently working as a Counsellor)
- Experience of working both in person and online
- Held MNCPS (or equivalent) and in good standing for at least 1 year
- Recognised and certified trauma training
- Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse clients
- Relevant personal lived experience is preferred
- Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and reporting is preferred
- Leadership experience is a plus but not mandatory
- A compassionate approach with a commitment to supporting trauma survivors.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Shifts
This is NOT a 9-5 role, the shift pattern is detailed below. The ideal candidate will work Monday-Friday. There is flexibility on whether you work 29.5 hours (working 9.30am-1pm on a Tuesday), or 32.5 hours (working 9am-4pm on a Tuesday)
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: Either 9.30am-1pm or 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 10.30am-5.30pm
Thursday: 1pm-8pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by trauma, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team at Trauma Recovery CIC!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £35,700.00-£37,339.00 per year
Expected hours: 29.5 – 32.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private dental insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What date did you qualify as a Counsellor
- Please tell us about your trauma training
- Please confirm that you have read the full job description and are able to commit to the shifts as detailed
- Please tell us why you feel you are the best candidate for this role
- Please tell us when you are able to start the position
Experience:
- post qualifying Counselling: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA