Job Description

Specialist Counsellor

Part Time 21 to 28 Hours per week (3 - 4 days)

One Year Fixed Term

Ellesmere Port Office Based Therapy

Pay Scale: 26,780 - 30,380

pro rata

dependent upon qualifications/experience

RASASC is a leading provider of support for people who have experienced sexual violence, and we are looking to recruit a counsellor who is committed to working within this field and who wants to make a difference to the lives of those affected by trauma. We offer excellent terms and conditions with a 35 hour full time working week, 28 days leave per year plus bank holidays, a pension and EAP scheme as well as training and development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join our team of Specialist Therapists to provide trauma informed therapy to adults and adolescents over the age of 13 who have experienced sexual violence. Ideally the candidate will also have experience of working with younger children, aged 5 and above. The position will be based within our Ellesmere Port office.

Essential Skills:

Recognised professional qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level Eligible for Accreditation with BACP or equivalent governing body Experience of working therapeutically with trauma/survivors of sexual violence A clear understanding of the effects of sexual violence Experience of providing trauma focused interventions Experience of providing time limited counselling Understanding of and ability to provide psychoeducation & stabilisation techniques Ability to assess for risk and formulate treatment plans Experience of working with adolescents Evidence of continued professional development Strong organisational and administrative skills A good level of IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365

Desirable Skills:

Additional qualification in EMDR/CBT/Trauma Focused Therapy Experience of working therapeutically with children
Application Forms can be downloaded from our website https://www.rapecentre.org.uk/job-vacancies/ or requested by email to helen@rapecentre.org.uk

*Please note that salary stated is full time equivalent

Please submit your completed Application Form and Equality & Diversity Form to: helen@rapecentre.org.uk

Closing date: Noon, 5th January 2026

Interviews will take place in Warrington on Monday 12th January 2026

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,780.00-30,380.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 - 28 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person