Female Complex Needs Counsellor

EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. Our success and services are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.

We are looking for a Female Complex Needs Counsellor who will be pivotal to

developing and delivering our Jasmine service for women experiencing multiple needs – substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health – in Ealing. The post holder will be responsible for providing co-ordination to the work, involving volunteer counsellors and peers in supporting women, and also providing one to one counselling and group programme.

The post holder is part of our Ealing service and will contribute to its effectiveness and to the success of our counselling programmes across the organisation.

Job Description

Person Specification

T & Cs

Equalities Monitoring Form

Supporting Statement Form

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary scale £28,044 to £30,491 per annum (inclusive of Outer London

Weighting) for FTE (37.5hours).

£26,174 to £28,458 Pro-rata (Incl. OLW) for 35hours.

Contract: Permanent, subject to performance and continuous funding

Location: EACH Ealing, 84 Uxbridge Road, 4th floor,

Ref: FCNC05/25

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave Plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.
• 4% - 6% employers pension contributions
• Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service
• Staff recognition award scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Ringfenced personal training budget.
• Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.
• E-wallet benefit scheme.
• Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level) 

• Provide structured counselling and groups for women with complex needs to address substance misuse, mental health and domestic abuse
• Establish referral pathways and partnership working
• Support volunteer counsellors and development of peer-led activities
• Undertake co-ordination of the support to the service’s client group, and undertake monitoring and reporting

• Experience of supporting women from diverse backgrounds on a range of

issues, e.g. substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health

• Counselling experience and qualifications - must be registered by BACP or

UKCP or another relevant professional body

• Ability to access and engage women in the service
• Understanding of trauma, recovery and harm minimisation
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to speak a relevant community language (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, Tamil, Farsi, Polish) is desirable.

Deadline for applications:         11 June 2025

Interviews:                                   26 June 2025

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role please apply today. CVs NOT ACCEPTED, all applicants must complete EACH’s Employment Application Form to be considered for shortlisting.