Staff Vacancies
We currently have no staff vacancies.
Sessional Counsellors
Sessional Play Therapist
We are currently seeking a sessional Play Therapist to work with CARA, supporting clients age 4 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
For a role description, please click here
For an application form, please click here
Application deadline: 10am, Friday 19th June 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Volunteer Vacancies
Advocacy Volunteer
CARA is looking for a Volunteer to support our Advocacy Co-ordinator in providing advocacy support to victims and survivors of any kind of sexual violence. You would have an allocated case load, and work would include support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues.
For a role description, please click here
For an application form, please click here
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Trustee Vacancies
Treasurer
We are seeking a trustee with financial skills to join the CARA Board of Trustees, with a view to stepping into the role of treasurer when our current treasurer retires in November 2026.
The role of CARA’s treasurer is to support the Board to oversee all aspects of financial management, and to make recommendations to the Board in relation to the organisation’s finances. The Treasurer is responsible for:
- Liaising with relevant staff about financial matters to ensure information to the Board is comprehensive and clear.
- Ensuring that the Board receives regular budget reports.
- Ensuring the development of budgets, accounts and financial statements to the required standards.
- Providing assurance that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place.
- Supporting the Board to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Advising on financial implications of strategic and operational plans.
- Supporting the Board to ensure that proper financial records are kept.
- Making recommendations to the Board in relation to financial matters and ensuring that Board members aware of their financial responsibilities.
- Taking the lead on the appointment and oversight of the auditor.
A role description and person specification for the role of treasurer can be found here.
This should be read in conjunction with CARA's Code of Conduct for trustees, which can be found here.
For further information about this role or to express an interest in applying, please contact CARA's CEO, Helen Parr helen@caraessex.org.uk
