Vacancies

Counsellor / Psychotherapist (Portuguese Speaker) – Maternity Cover

Part time – 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract
Location: Hybrid work

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to Latin American women; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops; and dealing with internal and external referrals, working closely with other teams at LAWRS and external agencies.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.


Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.
 
  • Closing date for applications: Sunday, 15th June 2025
  • Results of the shortlisting process: Friday, 20th June 2025
  • Interviews: Monday, 30th June 2025

If you require accommodations due to a disability, please indicate this in your application so we can arrange the interview accordingly.

Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist
(Brazilian Portuguese-speaking)

One fixed day per week – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Fortnightly group clinical supervision (Monday: 2:00 – 3:30pm)

Minimum 8 months commitment 

Location: Hybrid work

LAWRS’ Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing one-to-one short term therapy and clinical assessments as agreed with the line manager, to Latin American women whose mother tongue is Brazilian Portuguese; delivering group work activities and psycho-educational workshops to Latin American women; and dealing with internal and external referrals, working closely with other teams at LAWRS and external agencies.

We are looking for a passionate counsellor and/or psychotherapist to join our team of highly motivated volunteers to provide psychological support to Latin American women and gain experience working within the VAWG sector in a leading BAME organization.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

How to apply:

  1. Review the role description for more information on responsibilities and criteria.
  2. Complete our Online Volunteer Application Form. Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.