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 of all ages 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 experienced 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.
Our Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team of Counsellors, Lived Experience Facilitators and Operations members. You will have a desire to mentor Counsellors in Training and other less experienced Counsellors and enjoy taking an active role in peer support and development.
Whilst you may have a preference for a particular age group, you will have training and experience of supporting children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual, domestic or relational trauma and be able to relate to their experiences.
You will embrace short term phase 1 trauma work and understand the importance of providing safe, accessible phase 1 trauma focused therapy.
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. Shifts enable the team to work together, with a team meeting at the beginning and end of each shift, due to this we are not able to offer flexibility on the timings of the shifts.
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
*For the right candidate there is the possibility of offering a full time 37.5 hour per week role, however this is funding dependent.
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
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private dental insurance
Application question(s):
* Please tell us the name of your registering body (e.g. NCPS, BACP, UKCP) and how long you have been registed with them
* What date did you qualify as a Counsellor
* Please tell us about your trauma training and how it has supported your work with people who have had traumatic experiences
* 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