Freelance Trauma Specialist Therapist [Charity]

Luminary Bakery

17d • Remote

About The Position

This is a freelance role to complement the work of our charity team by supporting Luminary Women trainees and graduates. The role involves equipping them with therapeutic tools to process their experiences of gender-based violence and disadvantage, aiding their recovery from trauma and empowering them towards independence, employment, and fulfilling their potential. We are committed to diverse and inclusive hiring, particularly encouraging applications from ethnic minority counselors/therapists. The successful applicant will possess excellent clinical skills, versatility, empathy, and the ability to work independently. Please note: Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is female, permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Requirements

• Holder of a degree-level professional qualification in counselling or therapy, with professional accreditation.
• Ensuring counselling is delivered to a high standard, in accordance with BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice and under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Engaged in monthly supervision with a clinical supervisor, external to Luminary.
• Minimum 3 years as a practicing therapist, with experience of delivering therapy in person and online.
• Proof of Public Liability Insurance.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Fluency in speaking, writing, and delivering therapy in English.
• Ability to liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to contribute to the safe and productive day-to-day running of the counselling service.
• Experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to support survivors of gender-based violence across different cultures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Specialist training in EMDR and/or Gender Based Violence.
• Experience of delivering therapy to survivors of gender-based violence and disadvantage within an organization supporting vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working with diverse cultural and geographical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 16 weeks of trauma focused therapy to Luminary trainees and graduates, meeting 3 women each week for 50-minute online sessions.
• Working collaboratively with Progression Support Workers to reduce barriers women face in accessing therapy.
• Following Luminary Women’s procedure for recognizing, responding, and reporting safeguarding concerns raised during therapy.
• Working autonomously within the BACP, UKCP, or HCPC ethical frameworks.
• Maintaining professional codes of conduct at all times.
• Attending induction sessions and quarterly check-ins with your Luminary Women Line Manager, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level