Counsellor

EACH provides a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence, and alcohol and substance misuse issues.

We are looking for qualified counsellors who are skilled in their practice and compassionate about making a difference to people’s lives to help them recover from the impact of mental health, trauma and domestic abuse.

Successful candidates will be responsible for providing one-to-one emotional support, structured counselling, and group work for:

• BAME women/men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

• Asylum seekers experiencing mental health challenges and/or trauma

Job Description

Person Specification

T & Cs

Equalities Monitoring Form

Supporting Statement Form

Hours: 26 Hours (10.00 – 17.00 over 4 days)

Salary: £29,528 - £31,514 (including Outer London

Weighting) for Full Time Equivalent (37.5hrs) (£20,473 –

£21,850 pro-rata for 26 hours/week)

Location: The post will be based at in Hounslow and will be required to

work from any of EACH’s locations based on the needs of the

service. Remote working may be required.

Qualifications: Recognised counselling qualification and registration with

appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).

Contract: Subject to continuous funding and performance

• 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

• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum diploma level or equivalent) and registration with a professional governing body (e.g. BACP, UKCP).
• Experience in counselling and supporting members of BAME communities affected by mental health challenges and/or domestic violence and abuse.
• Ability to conduct counselling and provide support in a community language relevant to asylum seekers (Farsi, Arabic, Tigrinya and Spanish)
• Knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by BAME communities. Understanding of mental health and domestic abuse issues.
• Flexibility to work some evening/weekend phone or digital-based sessions as needed.

Deadline for applications: 15th June 2025

Interviews:  25th 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.