Job summary
You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will be able to provide evidence of working online with clients as well as CPD or a training certificate for working online. You will understand issues relating to sexual violence, particularly as experienced by males and have experience of working in a highly confidential setting. You will be the thematic lead for a specific topic to ensure we are offering the best service to meet clients needs. You will manage a caseload of no more than 5 clients per working clients, supporting male survivors and their friends and family. Some local/regional/national travel might be required. You will also be expected to work regular evenings and some weekend work if needed.
In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organization, you will receive a competitive salary; annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays; company sick pay; Birthday annual leave; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of discount and benefit programs.
If this is a role that you think you could achieve great things in, then we want to hear from you.
*Note:Some travel to City Centre Hub Office required for Line Management.
Main duties of the job
Adhere to the organisations trauma-informed / survivor-centric model and pathway, including those aligned to the NHS (locally, regionally and nationally) and IAPT pathways.
Support the digital client engagement response (email, telephone).
Deliver quality assured trauma-informed / survivor-centric therapy services, in line with the organisations model and pathways.
Engage in peer-support of Trauma Informed Therapy Services staff.
Accurately record Therapy services interventions.
Attend internal meetings in line with organisational requirements.
Engage with and attend relevant external meetings engage, influence and input accordingly.
Keep informed of changes in policy at local and national levels.
Undertake specific Trauma Informed Therapy projects as directed by the Operational Leadership Team.
About us
We Are Survivors, is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester and provide access to quality assured support.
For almost 14 years, Survivors has provided survivor-focused, and trauma informed therapeutic and advocacy support to male survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation. The amazing work done by Survivors staff is underpinned by Judith Hermans Three Stages of Trauma Recovery. All staff endeavor to provide male survivors a bespoke service to build the skills and techniques to empower themselves and aid them in their healing journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver quality assured trauma-informed / survivor-centric therapy services, in line with the organisations model and pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver quality assured trauma-informed / survivor-centric therapy services, in line with the organisations model and pathways.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
- Experience of delivering trauma sensitive therapy online/over telephone
- Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.
- Experience of working within a highly confidential setting adhering to information governance.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of working within the voluntary community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Skills and Values
Essential
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Good written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Zoom Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and electronic database system.
- Values:
- Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency Integrity Understanding and Responsiveness.
- A commitment to respecting diversity inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- The following attributes are Essential for this role:
- Registration:
- BACP
- NCS
- UKCP
- (or similar).
- Qualifications:
- Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)
- Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 3
- English (GCSE/similar or above)
- BACPs Video and Phone 2.0 CPD or equivalent
Desirable
- The following attributes are Desirable for this role:
- Registration:
- BACP Accreditation (or similar).
- Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in counselling / psychotherapy.
- Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
- PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Understanding of issues relating to RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
- Experience of delivering trauma sensitive therapy online/over telephone
- Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of providing formal mentoring relationship.
- Experience of working within a highly confidential setting adhering to information governance.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of working within the voluntary community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Skills and Values
Essential
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Good written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Zoom Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and electronic database system.
- Values:
- Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency Integrity Understanding and Responsiveness.
- A commitment to respecting diversity inclusion and ant-oppressive practice.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- The following attributes are Essential for this role:
- Registration:
- BACP
- NCS
- UKCP
- (or similar).
- Qualifications:
- Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent)
- Safeguarding Children / Adults Level 3
- English (GCSE/similar or above)
- BACPs Video and Phone 2.0 CPD or equivalent
Desirable
- The following attributes are Desirable for this role:
- Registration:
- BACP Accreditation (or similar).
- Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in counselling / psychotherapy.
- Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
- PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
