5-August-2025

Trans-affirmative Counsellor in Trans Inclusion Project

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Trans-affirmative Counsellor in our Trans Inclusion Project

Birmingham LGBT is seeking to appoint a trans-affirmative counsellor to join its Trans Inclusion Project.

Salary: £31,154 pro-rata (approx. 50%) for 18.5 hours per week, that may include evening and Saturday work, plus up to 5% matched pension contributions.

Paid annual leave: 25 days pro-rata (approx. 50%), plus bank holidays.

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Operations Manager Wellbeing Services

Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.

Download an application pack here Application Pack – TIP Counsellor or request one from recruitment@blgbt.org and return by email to recruitment@blgbt.org or drop off a hard copy at Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham B1 1EQ.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 31 August 2025

Candidates shortlisted for interview will receive an invitation shortly after the closing date.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please call 0121 643 0821 and leave your contact details for Steph Keeble, Director, to contact you.

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Person Specification

The selection panel will assess all candidates against the following criteria and the successful candidate will meet all of the following criteria.

The method or methods of assessment are indicated after each criterion as follows:

(A) Application form, (I) Interview, (E) Exercise or presentation forming part of interview.

			How assessed
	1	Two years’ experience of supporting people with a variety of issues and support needs.	A, I, E
	2	Experience of providing counselling to people from diverse backgrounds.	A, I,
	3	Experience of working to a high standard, both on own initiative and within a team, delivering specific targets against deadlines.	A, I
	4	Experience of maintaining case files and keeping accurate records in line with Data Protection Act.	A, I
	5	Experience and knowledge of working within a framework for safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.	A, I
	6	Experience of working with trans and non-binary service users	A, I
	7	Ability to think and operate innovatively, making the most of new opportunities when they arise.	A, I
	8	Ability to work without close supervision with excellent organisational skills in order to manage, plan, and prioritise workloads.	A, I
	9	Good interpersonal and communication skills relevant to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, including a person-centred approach to working with trans and non binary people	A, I
	10	IT knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite, accessing databases, email and calendar management, and using the internet.	A
	11	Ability to maintain boundaries between personal and professional life, including confidentiality.	A, I
	12	Ability to reflect on own practice when working with complex and challenging service user groups.	A, I
	13	Trauma-informed and able to recognise trauma cues, prevent re-traumatisation and promote safety and self-care.	A,I
	14	· Ability to work in an empowering way with trans and non-binary people	A,I
Knowledge & Understanding	15	Diploma (Level 4) or degree in counselling or psychotherapy, plus BACP accreditation or equivalent.	A
	16	Detailed understanding of, and empathy with, the needs of disadvantaged and discriminated-against groups	A, I
	17	Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.	A, I
	18	A commitment to, and understanding of, equal opportunities.	A, I
	19	Understanding and knowledge of Birmingham’s diverse LGBT communities.	A, I
	20	Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary, charity and community sectors.	A, I
	21	Exceptional punctuality & time-keeping	A

Trans-affirmative Counsellor in Trans Inclusion Project

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