Recruitment: 2 x Counselling Support Practitioner – Young People and Students Service
2 x Counselling Support Practitioner – Young People and Students Service
£34,070 pro-rata (28hrs)
Closing date: 7 October 2025, 10am
We are looking for 2 skilled and experienced Counselling Support Practitioners to help deliver our specialist support services for young people and students who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.
The post-holder will take a trauma informed approach and will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short- and long-term support and referral and intake tasks.
A background and experience in a similar setting / previous role is essential.
Studies show that women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we would love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation.
Only women need apply for the above posts under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant PVG and disclosure checks.
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre is committed to and working to achieve equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please direct any queries to: hr@ercc.scot
