Associate Counsellor

Job Title:

Associate Counsellor

Location:

Nexus NI HQ in Belfast and various community venues across Northern Ireland

Hours:

Sessional

Reports to:

Clinical Coordinator We are particularly interested in applications from the North West of Northern Ireland Remuneration and Professional Benefits £33 per attended session In addition, Associate Counsellorsbenefitfrom:
Contribution towards the cost of regular clinical supervision in line with organisational requirements. Regular clinical and managerial support. Access to specialist training and continuing professional development opportunities. Experience working within one of Northern Ireland's leading specialist trauma services. Opportunities to developexpertisein supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, sexualviolenceand abusive relationships. Flexible delivery across face-to-face,virtual and telephone-based services. Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation.

The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to clinical excellence, trauma-informedpracticeand survivor-centred support. Meaningful work that supports individuals to recover, heal and thrive following experiences of sexual abuse, sexualviolenceand abusive relationships. Background Nexus has over 40 years' experience enabling positive change for people who have experienced sexual abuse, sexualviolenceand abusive relationships across Northern Ireland. We support and empower individuals to recover and thrive through the provision of specialist counselling services, grouprecoveryand peer support programmes.

Since 2019, Nexus has managed the 24-Hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) Helpline, funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice and Department for Communities. We challenge attitudes,belief sand behaviours to enhance society's understanding of sexual abuse and abusive relationships through the delivery of psycho-education workshops, accredited trainingprogrammesand self-help resources. We use lived experience, professionalexpertiseand research to influence policy,practice and service commissioning.

Our services are informed by the voices and experiences ofthose with lived experience, ensuring the support we provide is compassionate,accessible and responsive to individual needs. Through our work, weseekto create a society that is more informed,compassionate and confident in challenging sexual abuse and abusive relationships. Our people are central to our success. We are proud to have a dedicated and professional workforce committed to delivering specialist, high-quality and sustainable services that change lives.

Job Description As an Associate Counsellor with Nexus NI, you will join one of Northern Ireland's leading specialist organisations supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, sexualviolenceand abusive relationships. With over 40 years' experience, Nexus delivers high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services that support individuals to recover, rebuildconfidenceand improve their emotional and psychological wellbeing.

This role offers the opportunity to support individuals who have experienced the impact of trauma and adversity within a supportive,experienced and clinically focused environment. Associate Counsellors play a vital role in delivering specialist therapeutic interventions across Northern Ireland through face-to-face,virtual and telephone-based services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe,ethical and evidence-informed services that place the needs, choices and wellbeing of victims and survivors at the centre of care.

Nexus is committed to supporting the professional development of its practitioners through regular clinical supervision, line management support, ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities. This roleprovidesan opportunity to further develop specialistexpertisein trauma-informed practice while contributing to an organisation recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence,innovation and survivor-centred support. The overarching aim of the role is to increase each individual'semotional and psychological wellbeing through the provision of therapeutic support tailored to their unique needs,strength sand recovery journey.

Nexus is committed to creating a psychologically safe and supportive working environment where practitioners are encouraged to engage in reflective practice, professionaldevelopmentand self-care. We recognise the impact that trauma work can have on practitioners and are committed to providing the support required to sustain safe,effective and compassionate practice. Why Join Nexus? Join one of Northern Ireland's leading specialist trauma services. Work within a highly experienced,supportive and values-driven clinical team.

Access regular clinical supervision and professional support. Participate in ongoing training and CPD opportunities. Develop specialist knowledge and skills in trauma-informed therapeutic…