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Female Complex Needs Counsellor (Jasmine Project)
Location: EACH Ealing, W13 8RA
Salary: ÂŁ26,174 to ÂŁ28,458 per annum, Pro-rata (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) for FTE (37.5hours)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, subject to performance and continuous funding
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.
As our Complex Needs Counsellor you will:
• 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
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
• 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
Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH
• 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.
• Annual leave is calculated on pro-rata basis for part time staff
• 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)
EACH offers a 4% – 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee’s contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training.
EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
No agencies please.
