Wanting to join the team?

Working or volunteering with Cambridge Cyrenians means helping people experiencing homelessness find safety, stability and a place to call home. Our team is supportive, values-led and committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Whether you’re looking for a paid role, a volunteering opportunity or a trustee position, there are many ways to get involved.

“It is a rare privilege to walk alongside individuals in one of life’s hardest chapters, to hear stories of joy, to witness loss and resilience, and to know that our role is not to be remembered - only to be there when it matters most.” - Emma Hooton, Head of Services.

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Current Vacancies
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Lead Counsellor
Cambridge Cyrenians is looking for an experienced and compassionate Lead Counsellor to help support our expanding counselling provision within the Streets to Home (STH) initiative.
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The service provides free, open‑ended talking therapy for people with experience of homelessness, as well as for staff across the STH partnership.

As Lead Counsellor, you will:
- Support and guide a team of trainee counsellors
- Help with recruitment and matching clients to student counsellors
- Liaise with partner organisations and referrers
- Co‑facilitate monthly peer support sessions (Optional)
- Hold a small client caseload

‍We’re looking for:
- A qualified and experienced counsellor
- Registration with a recognised professional body
- Strong organisational and supportive leadership skills
- Supervision experience (ideal but not essential)

Salary:
Counsellors are welcome to negotiate invoices with us for their time. Please include your rates in your application email.

Read the full job description here.

How to Apply
‍Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to: office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk with the subject line 'Lead Counsellor application'.