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Volunteer Counsellor / Counselling Student

Change Grow Live

West Midlands Combined Authority

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated volunteers to provide counselling services to individuals affected by substance use. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while adhering to professional standards set by the BACP. Volunteers will engage in therapeutic practices, maintain confidentiality, and follow ethical guidelines, all within a supportive environment. If you are a registered counsellor or a counselling student eager to apply your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to promoting therapeutic safety and enhancing the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

  • BACP registered or accredited counsellor or second-year counselling student.
  • Ability to work within BACP guidelines and therapeutic frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide counselling while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
  • Ensure timely record-keeping and follow safeguarding policies.

Skills

Counselling Skills
Confidentiality
BACP Ethical Frameworks

Education

BACP Registered or Accredited Counsellor (Level 4)
Counselling Student (Level 4 Diploma)

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 following BACP ethical frameworks and codes of practice.
Closing Date

5/4/2025

Contact Information

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

Juned Mohammed | mohammed.juned@cgl.org.uk | 01708747614

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