Counselling Manager

Are you an experienced Counselling Manager who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?

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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

A macular disease diagnosis can be devastating. After diagnosis many people struggle to cope with their emotions and can feel shocked, afraid or isolated.

Our telephone counselling service is staffed by a team of seven self-employed, qualified counsellors who have extensive experience either personally or professionally.

Each year the counselling service supports around 600 people who have Macular Disease including their family members. We receive approximately 50 referrals each month, which after assessment may result in time limited individual or group support. We also have an array of other internal support services that we can link with and refer into.

If you have a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy (level 4 two-year diploma minimum) and ideally a membership of a professional body, preferably BACP then we would love to hear from you.

In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year's service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.