Counsellor

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary

£29,420 pro rata (based on a 37-hour week)

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Care, Community

Date posted

07/07/2026

Job reference

REQ23488

Rotherham Abuse Advocacy and Counselling Service (Rothacs)

Unit 10–12 The Hope Centre

Rotherham

S60 2ER.

Hours: 21 hours per week over agreed days, including one evening where required.

Contract: One-year fixed term.

Closing date: 20th July 2026.

Interviews: WC 27th July 2026.

Rothacs is looking for a qualified Counsellor to join our specialist, trauma-informed service supporting adults and young people aged 13+ who live or work in Rotherham and have experienced physical, sexual, domestic or child abuse.

This is a meaningful opportunity to work as part of a supportive and values-led team, providing safe, ethical and client-centred counselling. You will manage a counselling caseload, undertake initial assessments, respond to safeguarding and risk issues, maintain accurate records, and work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, Rothacs policies and relevant legislation.

We are looking for someone with a counselling diploma, registered membership of BACP, UKCP or another recognised professional body, and at least one year’s post-qualification counselling experience. You will bring a strong understanding of trauma, abuse, safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries and anti-oppressive practice.

At Rothacs, inclusion is central to who we are and how we work. We positively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

To apply: Please see our website https://www.rothacs.org.uk/support-us/vacancies/ and complete the application form based on the full job and send to ***email_hidden***.

If you would like to discuss access needs or reasonable adjustments, please contact Rothacs before submitting your application.