Volunteer Counsellor

Change Grow Live; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate volunteers to provide counselling services to individuals affected by alcohol and substance use. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while adhering to BACP guidelines. Volunteers will engage in therapeutic practices, maintain confidentiality, and work within a supportive framework that emphasizes clinical governance and ethical standards. If you are a BACP registered counsellor or a counselling student eager to develop your skills and contribute positively to the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BACP registered or accredited counsellor or second-year counselling student.
• Experience in delivering counselling within ethical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure timely record-keeping in line with governance requirements.

Skills

Counselling Skills

BACP Ethical Frameworks

Confidentiality Principles

Education

Level 4 Counselling Diploma

Accredited Counsellor

Job description

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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

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:

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.