Volunteer Counsellor

Change Grow Live; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in London is seeking volunteer counsellors to provide essential support to individuals affected by alcohol and substance use. Candidates should be BACP registered or a second-year counselling student. Responsibilities include adhering to BACP guidelines and maintaining confidentiality in therapeutic relationships. This role is ideal for those looking to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• BACP registered or accredited at minimum level 4 or a second-year counselling student.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling within the principles and boundaries of confidentiality.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.
• Deliver counselling within a time-limited framework.

Skills

BACP registration or accreditation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Level 4 diploma in counselling or above

Job description

Overview

Are you a BACP registered or accredited counsellor (to a minimum of level 4) or a second-year counselling student on a level 4 (or above) diploma? Do you want to work in an environment where you can use your counselling skills to achieve the best for people?

We are looking for volunteers 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.

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:

Terence Adams | [e-mail] | 07350 415767

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.