Women Counsellor (Associate)

The purpose of this post is to provide a trauma informed counselling service for women who have
experienced domestic abuse.
Reporting to

Team Senior
Key activities
Working with minimum supervision, perform the key activities listed below to an enhanced level.
1. Provide a range of direct counselling services for women who have experienced domestic
abuse. This includes undertaking initial assessment appointments, carrying out 1-1 counselling
sessions with women, reviewing the service provided and handling and storing confidential
client information in line with FWA confidentiality policy.

2. Assist with the monitoring and review of Fife Women's Aid counselling services by carrying out
monitoring, evaluation and review activities to provide statistical data and case studies as
required.

3. Perform administrative tasks in a timely way to ensure the smooth running of the service.

4. Participate in line management support and supervision in accordance with FWA Supervision
policy.

5. Arrange and engage in counselling supervision sessions at levels in accordance with the
standards set out in COSCA/British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy guidelines.

6. Liaise with Fife Women's Aid employees to ensure effective delivery of the service.

7. Contribute to maintaining and developing a positive, supportive and integrated service for all
service users of Fife Women's Aid and maintaining good public relations out with the
organisation.

8. Work within the policies, standards and procedures required by Fife Women's Aid, legislation,
BACP/COSCA and funders. Maintain up to date information on legislation and good practice
relevant to domestic abuse and counselling services.

9. Take a proactive role in promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice throughout all
aspects of the work.

10. Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and good practice as set out in Fife
Women's Aid Health and Safety policies and guidance.
11. Perform other duties as reasonably required by the CEO, Operation Lead and Team Seniors.

The successful applicant will be qualified to Counselling Diploma level or above and will
have excellent counselling skills, having had 2 years' experience of working in a similar
environment.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency
partners are essential for this post., Qualifications, training and relevant experience Essenti Desirable
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Qualified to Counselling Diploma level or above X
Recognised Counselling qualification for working with children X
& young people
Evidence of ongoing professional development X
Accredited or working towards BACP/COSCA accreditation X
Current membership of BACP or COSCA X
At least 2 years' experience working in an environment X
requiring similar knowledge and skills
Competencies
Good knowledge of issues around domestic abuse X
Excellent counselling skills and the ability to reflect effectively X

Excellent communication skills X
Good organisational & IT skills and ability to manage X
resources.
Able to work within FWA policies and procedures X
Good staff management, ability to prioritise, delegate and X
facilitate work within teams
Skills in utilising a range of counselling models or X
frameworks
Personal qualities
Committed, sensitive, effective, co-operative X
Demonstrate a positive, person-focused and team-working X
approach to work
Reflective with a good sense of self awareness X
Special requirements
Days and hours of work will be negotiated according to service X
and client needs
Full driving licence and access to own transport (with business X
insurance) or otherwise able to travel throughout Fife.