Volunteer Counsellor

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

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Accrington is seeking Volunteer Counsellors to provide support for individuals affected by alcohol and substance use. This role requires a minimum level 4 BACP accreditation and offers the chance to make a positive impact in the community. Successful candidates will engage in therapeutic practices adhering to BACP guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and participate in regular supervision. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and will undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of BACP ethical frameworks required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling in a confidential environment.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
• Work within level of competency and deliver time-limited counselling.
• Ensure timely record-keeping as per governance requirements.
• Receive regular clinical supervision.

Education

BACP registered or accredited at minimum level 4

Job description

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Overview

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).

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Debbie Garrett | [e-mail] | 07778145722

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.