Counsellor

Come and join Bradford Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Survivors Service!

Can you make a positive difference to the lives of women and girls who have experienced sexual violence?

Do you want to join a dynamic and caring team of women in an organisation that offers excellent terms and conditions of employment?

We particularly encourage applications from women who will contribute to the diversity of our organisation, including Black, Asian & Minoritised women and disabled women.

We are looking for:

A qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist - 27 hrs per week.

Salary £27040.72 pro rata (£20859.98 per annum for 27 hrs)

Who are we looking for?

You will provide high quality, person-centred, trauma informed counselling and therapy to women and girls  13+ who are survivors of any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. You will need 2 years post qualification experience as a counsellor and must be BACP or UKCP accredited or be working towards it.

You will work as part of a committed team, all of whom are supportive and experienced in their field of work.

  • The post will be primarily based at our Bradford City Centre office but due to the pandemic, some working from home may be required. This may include offering online counselling/supervision from home.
  • We offer 30 days + 8 bank holidays annual leave pro rata, rising to 35 days (over 5yrs),
  • We provide a  5% employers pension contribution
  • We provide paid sick leave following a successful probationary period.

PLEASE NOTE: BRC & SASS offers services to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence within a women-only safe space.  It is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) for this post to be filled by a woman. 

No CV’s accepted

If you have any questions about either post, you are welcome to contact Sumreen Aftab, our Counselling Co-ordinator: sumreen.aftab@brcg.org.uk

APPLICATION PACKS ARE AVAILABLE BY EMAIL: jackie.hancox@brcg.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: 12noon  Friday 28th January 2022

If shortlisted, interviews will be held: Week of 7th February 2022

Job Description

Application Form

Person Specification

Closing date: 28th January 2022 12:00pm
Hours: 27 hours per week
Salary: £27040 pro rata (£20859 per annum for 27 hrs)
Salary Frequency: Per annum
Further details available at: https://bradfordrapecrisis.org.uk