Job overview

Do you have a passion for providing therapeutic services for survivors of sexual violence? Do you want to work in a multidisciplinary service with a worldwide reputation for first class sexual violence services, innovation and development? There are some opportunities to access training within this post. 

Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) has been delivering services to people who have experienced sexual violence since 1986. The Centre is the busiest SARC in the UK and provides forensic medical and therapeutic medical assessment, aftercare support and therapy services to people of all ages and genders throughout Greater Manchester.

Our counselling service provides a wide range of psychological therapies to people who have experienced sexual violence. An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Senior Counsellor in our team on a permanent basis.

Main duties of the job

Highly motivated and resourceful, you will have extensive experience of working with clients who have experienced sexual violence or trauma gained ideally in a multidisciplinary or healthcare environment. Familiar with managing your own caseload, ensuring you maintain a client-centred ethos in a pressurised multidisciplinary service you will also be comfortable with working independently as you help drive the development of our service at sites throughout Greater Manchester.

You will have at least two years’ post qualifying experience and ideally, you will also be able to deliver evidence based interventions for adults and/or children with a wide range of presenting issues including post traumatic stress disorder and complex PTSD.  You will also have awareness of the implications of working with clients involved in the criminal justice system.

Some evening working will be required. As a senior member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to develop your supervision and management skills. 

EMDR qualification is desirable. 

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.