WC is looking for qualified Multilingual Community Counsellors to support adults across Birmingham and Solihull on a sessional / self employed basis.
This role is ideal for counsellors who can provide short term, trauma informed and culturally appropriate support to adults experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress.
We are especially interested in counsellors who speak English and at least one additional community language, particularly Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Somali, Bengali, Hindi or other languages commonly spoken across Birmingham and Solihull.
The role will include:
- Delivering 1 to 1 and/or group counselling sessions
- Supporting adults with emotional wellbeing needs
- Completing assessments, risk assessments and safety planning
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Following safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
- Attending clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Supporting safe, ethical and professional counselling delivery
We are looking for someone with:
- Level 4 Diploma or higher in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- BACP, UKCP or other therapy body registration and accreditation
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience, or current placement experience with suitable completed hours
- Fluency in English and at least one additional community language
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, boundaries and record keeping
- A trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach
Desirable, but not essential:
- Clinical supervision experience or a clinical supervision qualification
- Group therapy experience
- Experience working with Global Majority communities
- Community or primary care mental health experience
Location: Birmingham and Solihull (community based locations, hybrid delivery)
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years (subject to ongoing funding)
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Please list any additional community languages you speak fluently. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Education:
Experience:
- Community Counselling (Global Majority/BAMER Communities): 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BACP/BABCP/NCPS/ or Other Equivalent Body Accreditation (required)
Location:
- Birmingham, West Midlands (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham
