Join Us
We are a growing organisation and we need talented individuals to help provide the best care and support in the South West community. We are actively seeking the role below.
Available Roles
Qualified Counsellor Employment Opportunity
About Us
We are a friendly and professional counselling service committed to removing the barriers to equal access to mental health support. We provide counselling that is affordable and available when and where it is needed, making wellness possible for everyone, wherever they are.
About the Role
The role of Counsellor is to provide professional counselling services to adults, children, young people and families from our office locations in Wellington, Bridgwater and other community locations, also remotely by video call or telephone (depending on individual client preferences).
Additional opportunities are also available for the candidate if they have experience of delivering courses and/or have qualifications in supervision.
About You
You are a qualified professional counsellor who shares our values and has at least 2 years post-qualifying experience with working with children and young people (and families). You are registered with BACP or UKCP and are trained in working in a trauma informed way and are community minded. An appreciation of family systems and attachment work is especially important for this role.
To find out more about this role and to apply, please see our job description and personal specification.
Applications may be made online by completing our application form and self-disclosure form. Please ensure both forms are completed and returned.
Closing date: 17th April 2026
Qualified Counsellor role
We are currently seeking a Qualified Counsellor who is aligned to our vision, mission and values to join our team on a self-employed basis.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with adults, children and young people and complex trauma and able to accommodate flexible working hours.
If you would like to know more about this role, please email admin@communitycounsellingcic.co.uk to arrange an informal call with our Clinical Lead.
Chair and Non-Executive Directors roles
We are looking for a Chair and Non- Executive Directors with experience to support the growth of our Community Counselling Services.
Our Vision
We are inviting motivated and passionate people to join our vision for:
“A community where wellness is possible for everyone, wherever they are”
If you are as passionate as we are about helping people to achieve good mental health and wellbeing we would love to hear from you.
The Application Process
Applicants for the non-executive director roles can apply throughout the year.
If you would like to apply to become a non-executive director at Community Counselling CIC, please email Rhonda at rhonda@wellington-counselling.co.uk to arrange initial discussion in the first instance.
Here at Community Counselling CIC, we are now in our eighth year of operation and have successfully delivered over 10,000 hours of counselling support to people in our local communities across the South West.
We are proud of how our services have grown as this reinforces the success of our Community Counselling model. Our trading and grant income has increased and our offer of free and affordable counselling has been extended to more people, responding quickly to provide support when and where it is needed.
Trainee Counsellors
Unfortunately our trainee placements are full for Autumn 2025. We will look to reopen recruitment in Spring 2026 If you would like to submit your information for consideration in the autumn, please complete the volunteer form at the bottom of this page and choose the trainee placement option. We will retain you details and contact you once applications reopen.
