Volunteer Counsellor

Change Grow Live; Accrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Accrington is seeking Volunteer Counsellors to provide support for individuals affected by substance use issues. Candidates must adhere to BACP guidelines and should hold a minimum level 4 qualification. This volunteer position requires commitment to ethical frameworks and participation in regular supervision. A DBS check is mandatory, and applicants must be over 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Work must comply with BACP guidelines.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling within confidentiality boundaries.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries in therapeutic relationships.
• Deliver counselling within a time-limited framework.

Skills

Counselling skills

Understanding confidentiality

Ability to maintain boundaries

Education

BACP registration or accreditation (minimum level 4)

Job description

We are looking for Volunteer Counsellors who would like the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who are directly and indirectly affected by alcohol and substance use. You will be expected to work in accordance with BACP guidelines and within our framework for counselling services, which promotes therapeutic safety and sound clinical governance. We are looking for volunteers to work in our services in Central and North Lancashire.

• Providing counselling within the principles and boundaries of confidentiality.
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
• Working within your level of competency.
• Delivering counselling within a time-limited framework.
• Ensuring timely records in line with our information governance requirements.
• Receiving regular clinical supervision and line management.
• Following our policies and procedures e.g safeguarding children and adults.
• Understanding and follow BACP ethical frameworks and codes of practice.

Are you a BACP registered or accredited counsellor (to a minimum of level 4)? Do you want to work in an environment where you can use your counselling skills to achieve the best for people (this is a volunteer role, not a student placement)., Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.