Kinergy is seeking experienced counsellors to provide high quality, professional counselling for survivors of sexual abuse or violence.

This is a sessional role, paid at £30/per hour

One or two days a week; per day 4 x 1h sessions plus 1h paid admin time; additional 30min line management per month

Counsellors will need to be available to work one or two days per week on either Mondays 9:15 – 14:45pm, Wednesdays 9:15-14:45, Thursdays 14:45 – 20:15, or Fridays 9:15 – 14:45 

1.5 hours per month to be worked flexibly to cover supervision and line management.

We offer the following benefits to encourage every counsellor to have a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice:

• Paid supervision for 1 hour per month, with an external supervisor of your choice (approved by line manager)
• CPD and in-house trainings
• Monthly line management meetings

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, in person and/or online counselling to adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and/or abuse.
• Work in a person-centered way with appropriate use of different therapeutic tools and approaches.
• Carefully consider the sensitive nature of this work in-particular regarding statutory investigations and court proceedings (pre-trial therapy).
• Adhere to Kinergy’s policies and procedures and BACP Ethical Framework.
• Carry out initial assessments and regular reviews.
• Manage and act on any safeguarding concerns relating to children or adults at risk of harm.
• Liaise with referrers, other professionals, and agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential, up-to-date, and accurate records of all counselling sessions and contacts. Ensure that all data is inputted onto the database in line with GDPR.
• Engage actively with line management and clinical supervision
• Attend team and organisational meetings as required.
• Attend Kinergy inductions and mandatory training and participate in future CPD and in-house training.
• Continuously work towards and support the development of best practice and Kinergy’s services.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical best practice guidelines to contribute to the highest professional standards of counselling provided.
• Keep knowledge of other organisations, services, and referral pathways up to date.
• Commit to ongoing self-care and reflective practice.
• Work in a manner that promotes the ethos and values of Kinergy.
• Take a positive and proactive approach to problem solving to contribute to a positive working environment.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities proportionate with the role.