VACANCY FOR COUNSELLOR TO WORK WITH WOMEN FROM BLACK, ASIAN, MINORITY ETHNIC AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES - 2 days per week, £150 per day

WGN is developing our satellite counselling services in south London to meet the demand for culturally sensitive counselling for women from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities who have experienced historic or recent gendered violence, including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, rape, torture, trafficking.

We are seeking an experienced sessional counsellor who has at least three years’ post-qualifying experience. You must be willing and able to work flexibly: the work involves travel within and between the boroughs of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Satellite partner venues and the days of service delivery may vary as new partner organisations come on-line.

An understanding of, and commitment to challenge gendered violence is essential as is an understanding of the issues faced by women from BAMER communities. The ability to deliver counselling in a community language would be an advantage.

WGN is a multi-cultural women’s organisation that provides a supportive, learning environment for all its staff. This post is open to women only; it is exempt under S7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

You can download the application pack below. If you have any difficulties downloading the pack, please call 020 7610 4678. Applications must be returned by post by Tuesday 7th July 2009.

• Application Process
• Background Information
• Job Description
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

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