Therapeutic Counsellor - Anchor, Addiewell

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: North Lanarkshire
  • Closing 9th November 2026


  • Advertised from 27th October 2026
  • 22 hours per week. Fixed term until 30 September 2027

Role

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are seeking a Therapeutic Counsellor – (22 hours/week) to join our Anchor Addiewell project in Hamilton, covering North Lanarkshire.

Funded by CORRA, this post aims to provide assessment, counselling and psychological support to men affected by domestic abuse, substance use and associated mental health issues. The post holder will work directly with fathers to build resilience, improve wellbeing, address the experience of and impact of domestic abuse, mental health and substance use, and support positive outcomes for themselves and their families. The post holder will also contribute Circles' aims of responding to substance use, promoting recovery, and strengthening family and community wellbeing.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a post-graduate Diploma qualification in Counselling or be working towards relevant accreditation. A background in social work, social care, education or health is desirable.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing men experiencing vulnerability, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for men, children and their families.

We are also recruiting for a 6.5 hours/week Therapeutic Counsellor role to join our Anchor Women's Outreach Service (Clackmannanshire). Please note that there is an option for applicants to combine the above two roles to form a 28.5 hours Therapeutic Counsellor post with Circle. As reflected in the two Job Descriptions the roles have different settings and geographical areas that would need to be fulfilled to ensure local delivery and to meet the needs of the individuals the roles support. One application form can be completed if the above combining of the two roles is an applicant's preference.

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Mon 9th November (Midnight)

Interview Date: Friday 20th November


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