East London Rape Crisis Counsellor (Employed)

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For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men's violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.nia's values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work. The service is provided across Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Redbridge, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.nia is a professionally approved member of Rape Crisis England and Wales; an umbrella organisation supporting Rape Crisis Centres across the country. Rape Crisis is completely independent of the government and the criminal justice system.We are seeking to recruit to the following post:Job Title: East London Rape Crisis Counsellor (Employed)Job Ref: nia 179Hours: 28 hours per week (2x 14-hour posts will be considered)Salary: £24,400-£27,200 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 28 hours per week£12,200 – £13,600 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 14 hours per weekLocation: The post involves travel and working across East LondonThe post is currently funded until September 2025 (with a possibility of extension).In the role of Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to adult women who are survivors of sexual violence. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. Counselling is delivered face to face, online and via the phone. We are looking for counsellors who can provide a commitment of 14-28 hours a week of counselling services.We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a 'can-do' approach and demonstrable commitment to nia's feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer and well.To apply, visit our website www.niaendingviolence.org.uk and download a job profile and application pack. CV's will not be accepted. Applications can be returned via email to ****** date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
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