Trauma Counsellor (Perinatal) - Rotherham

Employer: Light Peer Support

Location: Rotherham, England, GB

Salary: GBP 20.44

Job type: PART_TIME, TEMPORARY, On-Site

Posted: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

Light Peer Support is a South Yorkshire charity specialising in perinatal mental health, supporting families during pregnancy and early parenthood. We are passionate about inclusive, accessible services that promote equity and improve outcomes for all communities. We are recruiting a Trauma Counsellor to deliver a trauma-informed perinatal therapy service in Rotherham, supporting parents in the perinatal period (pregnancy to 2 years post-birth) who have experienced trauma, including birth trauma, domestic abuse, and complex trauma. About the role Deliver up to 18 sessions of trauma-informed therapy (in person and online) Assess, monitor and support clients using appropriate outcome measures Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant clinical records Work collaboratively with counselling and peer support teams Manage risk and safeguarding appropriately Attend monthly supervision and engage in CPD About you Qualified Integrative Counsellor or CBT Practitioner Experience working with trauma Understanding of (or interest in) perinatal mental health Committed to inclusive, ethical practice Why join us? Be part of a specialist, values-led charity Meaningful work supporting families at a critical time Regular supervision and development opportunities

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