Counselling Manager
We have an exciting opportunity to join the thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as our Counselling Manager.
About the role
We are recruiting a Counselling Manager to lead the effective delivery of SARSAS counselling services to adults affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives across Avon and Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate and skilled professionals within an established and dynamic organisation.
About you
You will be a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
You will have the clinical experience to ensure our counselling team delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling through safe and compassionate therapeutic relationships.
You will be a strong and effective leader with management experience, who is able to support a team of paid staff and placement counsellors across a wide geographical region.
You will be a supportive manager with an understanding of the impact of vicarious trauma and the ability to support team members around this.
You will have excellent organisational and planning skills and will enjoy the challenge of working in a thriving, dynamic environment.
You will be a good team player, working closely with your colleagues to achieve an inclusive and outstanding service.
You will be excited by the opportunity to join SARSAS and driven by our ethos and values.
About SARSAS
SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress and help rebuild the lives of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives. We campaign and educate to raise awareness and bring an end to sexual violence. Partnership work with a variety of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.
Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
Contract information
Salary: £39,270 (FTE)
Hours: Fixed hours between 30 - 37 hours per week.
Based: Bristol (with some travel across Avon and Somerset) up to 30% of hours per week working from home
Pension: 5% employer pension contribution
Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Applicants will undergo an enhanced criminal record check before employment starts.
How to apply
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on Friday 14th February 2025. Please ensure you are available for an interview on these dates.
Interviews will be held in person in our Bristol office but please indicate in your application if this is not possible so we can consider an alternative.
For more information and to download an application pack, go to our website: SARSAS Recruitment.
If you would like to set up an informal chat before submitting your application or if you have any questions about the role, please contact or ring our Bristol office on 0117 929 9556 and speak to Laura Fitzgerald, HR Administrator who will be able to set up a meeting with Ruth Arnold, Head of Services.
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