Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)
Children & Young People’s Counsellor
Part Time position available – 28 hour post (4 days)
Knowsley & St Helens
£ 27,000 - £32,000 pro rata 3 years fixed term
RASASC is a leading provider of support for people who have experienced sexual violence and we are looking to recruit someone who is committed to working within this field and who wants to make a difference to the lives of those affected by trauma. We offer excellent terms and conditions with a 35 hour full time working week, 28 days leave per year plus bank holidays, a pension and EAP scheme as well as training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Counsellor to join our teams in St Helens and Knowsley to provide trauma informed therapy to children and adolescents who have experienced sexual violence. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary framework to undertake comprehensive assessments and offer therapeutic interventions to children, aged 5 to 17 years; and will provide support to caregivers as required.
Essential Skills:
- Recognised professional qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level
- Eligible for Accreditation with BACP or equivalent governing body
- Experience of working therapeutically with trauma/survivors of sexual violence
- Experience of working with children and adolescents
- A clear understanding of trauma focused approaches to therapy
- A clear understanding of the effects of sexual violence
- Ability to assess for risk and formulate treatment plans
- Ability to work autonomously and use professional judgment in relation to safeguarding and appropriate information sharing
- Experience of providing trauma focused interventions
- Experience of providing time limited counselling
- Understanding of and ability to provide psychoeducation & coping techniques
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- A good level of competency in IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Desirable Skills:
- Qualification and/or experience in TF-CBT for Children
- Additional qualification in EMDR/CBT/Trauma Focused Therapy/Solution Focused Therapy
Please send an up to date CV with a covering statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential/desirable skills detailed above
Closing date: 12thApril 2026
Interviews will take place in Warrington
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week
Salary: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
Hygiene precautions are in place within each office
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: HLW Counselling
