Job Description

Job Summary

In this role you will be offering both general and trauma counselling working with clients over an agreed period of time. Your base will be The Weltech Centre, Welwyn Garden City, however you may be required to work from satellite hubs or offer remote counselling sessions online based from home.

You will have a minimum 1 year post qualifying experience preferably with experience of working therapeutically with people who have had traumatic experiences.

At TRCIC we recognise the value of lived expertise and actively encourage those with relevant lived experience of trauma to apply for this role. TRCIC has achieved gold status from the National Lived Experience Charter and support a lived experience community with Hertfordshire.

We are committed to safeguarding and follow safer recruitment practices and all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hours:

The role is either 16.5 or 23 hours per week working on Tuesdays and Thursdays as set out below, and either 1 or 2 additional days, also set out below:

Tuesday: 9.30am-1pm in person at TRCIC Head Office

Thursday: 1pm-8pm at TRCIC Head Office

Additional shifts which may be remote, head office, or a satalite hub in Herts:

Monday: 10am-5pm

Wednesday: 10.30am-5.30pm

Friday: 9am-4pm

There may be the possibility of increased hours dependent on organisational need and funding.

Main Duties

Provide short or long term counselling to clients Provide time limited trauma-focused therapy Maintain adequate records of clinical work Act where necessary to safeguard clients Follow TRCIC's policies and procedures Work within the ethical guidance of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Work within agreed boundaries, maintaining Trauma Recovery CIC values Commit to and work from a trauma informed perspective, adhering to anti-discriminatory practice Attend and fully engage with clinical and case supervision Attend and fully engage with team meetings and 121's Have a clear awareness of and comply with TRCIC's policies, procedures and service standards Attend and log any TRCIC mandatory training events and maintain a training portfolio of continuous professional development Anything else that your team leader or TRCIC ask you to do that fits within the values of TRCIC and NCPS

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum level 4 qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy (if working with CYP qualification must cover CYP) Training must have included 100 hours minimum supervised placement within an agency/organisation and 300 hours live counselling training with an organisation recognised by and course accredited by NCPS/BACP/UKCP Experience of providing in person and online counselling for the relevant age group Experience of working with people who have experienced sexual/domestic trauma in a counselling capacity Full membership (not student) with a PSA approved regulatory body for example NCPS, BACP, UKCP A clear enhanced DBS check registered with the live checking service and references Ability to build rapport with clients in a short space of time Active listening and empathy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to establish trust and rapport with clients Knowledge of trauma and its impact on mental health Cultural sensitivity and awareness Strong self-awareness and emotional resilience Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions Knowledge of the tri-phase model of trauma intervention

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Lived experience of trauma Safeguarding qualification level 2 Trauma specific training Experience of using a client management system
This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through effective counselling practices.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 16.15-17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 16.5 - 23 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please share with us your experience of working with people in a counselling capacity who have experienced sexual or domestic trauma Please confirm that you have read the job description in full and are able to commit to the shifts as stated Which regulatory body are you registered with and what is your level of registration (for example if you are registered with the NCPS, this could be MNCPS Acc, PNCPS Acc) Please share the following in relation to your Counselling qualification:
The month and year you achieved your level 4 or above Counselling qualification
The title of your qualification
Your place of study

Experience:

post qualifying Counselling: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

professional membership with a PSA approved body (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AA

Application deadline: 15/03/2025
Reference ID: CL2/3
Expected start date: 01/07/2025