Job summary
We Are Survivors are currently looking for an individual that has the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our North West Prison Estate.
We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.
We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead peer-mentoring support to trauma-informed therapists.
Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic services.
Lead accurate clinical record keeping of therapeutic service interventions.
Lead the supervision of therapeutic services waiting lists.
Undertake specific therapeutic projects as directed by the Executive Team.
About us
We Are Survivors are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male, including trans and non-binary individuals, survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind
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Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,870 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0220-25-0021
Job locations
Unit 9 Brewery Yard
Deva City Office Park
Salford
M3 7BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisational Core Responsibilities
Stringently uphold the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.
Honour a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.
Ensure 100% of the work you carry out is for the achievement of the mission to break the silence of the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys & men and support them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact of abuse and vision a society where no male survivor is left behind.
Maintain strict confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information Commissioners Office.
Respect individuals right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.
Fully comply with all professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.
Fully comply with the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational standards or any formal QA Accreditation.
Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
Ensure you comply with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk management, both nationally and locally.
To work flexibly in the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Organisational Core Responsibilities
Stringently uphold the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.
Honour a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.
Ensure 100% of the work you carry out is for the achievement of the mission to break the silence of the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys & men and support them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact of abuse and vision a society where no male survivor is left behind.
Maintain strict confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information Commissioners Office.
Respect individuals right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.
Fully comply with all professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.
Fully comply with the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational standards or any formal QA Accreditation.
Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
Ensure you comply with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk management, both nationally and locally.
To work flexibly in the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration:
- BACP, UKCP, BPS (or equivalent).
- Qualifications:
- Counsellor/Psychotherapist (BACP or other appropriate membership body recognised).
Desirable
- Qualifications:
- Masters Level or above in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
- EMDR / Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of coaching or mentoring.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 counselling/psychotherapy.
- Experience in data management and information governance.
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.
- Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- Skills:
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.
- Mentoring.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration:
- BACP, UKCP, BPS (or equivalent).
- Qualifications:
- Counsellor/Psychotherapist (BACP or other appropriate membership body recognised).
Desirable
- Qualifications:
- Masters Level or above in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
- EMDR / Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of coaching or mentoring.
- Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.
- Experience of providing 1:1 counselling/psychotherapy.
- Experience in data management and information governance.
- Skills:
- Ability to prioritise own work load.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.
- Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- Skills:
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.
- Mentoring.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
We Are Survivors
Address
Unit 9 Brewery Yard
Deva City Office Park
Salford
M3 7BB
Employer's website
https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
We Are Survivors
Address
Unit 9 Brewery Yard
Deva City Office Park
Salford
M3 7BB