Objective: To support JWA’s counselling function by offering face-to-face counselling to domestic abuse survivors in Manchester
Accountable to: the Therapeutic Services Manager
Working relationships: Other counsellors, Manchester JWA office staff

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide one-to-one face-to-face counselling to JWA clients who are survivors of domestic abuse based in Manchester
• To actively listen and allow women to explore their own feelings, empower women and help them work through trauma and abuse
• To hold ongoing reviews and evaluations for own clients
• To work according to BACP and UKCP good practice guidelines and JWA’s counselling policies
• To ensure records and case files are maintained and stored in accordance with JWA policies

The post holder is also expected to:

• Be self-serving in relation to administration
• Work flexibly as agreed within the team to meet the demands of the service
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to JWA
• Carry out all duties in full adherence to all JWA policies and procedures