Post Qualification Volunteer Counsellor

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified Therapist who may be looking to expand their clinical and organisational experience, who wants to work towards building their private practice in the future or for those who want to contribute to their local community in a meaningful way.

The role

The post qualification Volunteer Counsellor needs to have availability to work with 3-4 clients each week.

St B’s offers:

· The opportunity to be part of a Team with a shared ethos dedicated to making counselling accessible

· The opportunity to work with clients from various backgrounds with a wide presentation of different needs

· A professional, supportive and friendly environment

· Fortnightly group supervision with an experienced Group Supervisor which takes place at the same time each week (Wednesday lunch time 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday lunch time 2.30-4pm or Thursday evening 5:30 – 7pm)

· Meeting as a community once a month on a Thursday evening between 5:30 - 7pm to discuss practice and professional issues

· Three CPD sessions a year (free or heavily reduced rate)

· Following the 6 month probationary period the option to provide short term counselling to St B’s corporate clients in a self-employed capacity.

· Administrative support including personal accident and professional indemnity insurance cover, written policies, re-imbursement of authorised expenses

· Management and reception staff on the premises at specified times and comfortable accommodation which conforms to Health & Safety regulations and offers privacy and security