Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £28,167 (actual)
Location: West Mercia wide
Holidays: 26 days plus statutory holidays per annum to be calculated pro rata
Reports to: IDVA Department Manager/Senior IDVA
Axis overview
Axis Counselling is a charity which has been supporting survivors of sexual abuse for over 30 years. We support adults and children aged from 5 years and over, plus family members and loved ones. We currently provide services via our five departments: Counselling; Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service; Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Service; Complex Care Pathfinder and Training/ Education.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide independent, victim/survivor centred emotional and practical specialist support and advocacy to children and young people (aged 13-18) affected by domestic violence who are deemed as being high risk.
To provide a client centred, trauma informed specialist domestic abuse support service working within a multi-agency setting providing a range of age-appropriate interventions, information and resources to facilitate safety and recovery.
- To risk assess and safety plan with clients to help keep them safe
- To recognise individual need and to facilitate access to other services that clients need
- To support the empowerment of the victim/survivor and facilitate their understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence
- Help clients access their rights within and external to the criminal justice process
The successful applicant will be required to understand and operate within the Axis organisation’s policies, procedures and guidelines and work to the principles of equal opportunities.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note due to the nature of this role, it is only open to female applicants and is exempt from 'The Equality Act 2010'
Please note that the post holder must have a Full driving licence and a vehicle available for work.
Applications can only be made via Axis Counselling’s website where a full job description and job specification can be found along with the application form.
Please visit:
https://www.axiscounselling.org.uk/vacancies/
Please note that only vacancies made using the application form on our website and including a supporting statement in section 10 of the application, will be considered.
Please note due to the nature of this role, it is only open to female applicants and is exempt from 'The Equality Act 2010'
Please note that the post holder must have a Full driving licence and a vehicle available for work.
Closing date: 28th July 2026
Interviews: 6th August 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,167.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shrewsbury SY1 1LY
