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Form of workOur Counselling East team are looking for experienced Volunteer Counsellors (qualified or in training) to join our Counselling & Recovery service.
CrossReach Counselling & Recovery service provide support to those aged 16 and over who are affected by their own or someone elses past/present drug use. This may be looking into ways clients lives are affected by drugs, or it could be exploring past experiences which led to drug use. We offer up to 20 sessions of counselling, with counsellors working within a trauma framework.
Our volunteers deliver support from our Edinburgh city centre premises and occasionally by phone and video calls between the hours of 9AM 5PM, Monday to Thursday.
This volunteering opportunity is an ideal role for a counsellor who would like to gain further experience working in the field of addictions and trauma whilst working with a small, friendly team in a supportive environment.
Volunteer applicants are asked to either be fully qualified or working towards their diploma / post graduate diploma, having already completed a minimum of 70 clinical hours.
The clinical team are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have availability to volunteer on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays and have previous experience of safeguarding as well as working with clients who are at risk.
Role & requirements
- to deliver counselling/therapy and keep client notes up-to-date
- No. of clients will be discussed at interview, but we hope that volunteers would be willing to see a minimum of 2 clients a week
- We hope that volunteers will stay with us for one year or longer, post training and induction
- Undertake induction training and play an active part in your support meetings
- Attend external individual supervision
- Be a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP; COSCA, HCPC)
- We seek an openness and respect towards CrossReachs Christian Ethos
What you can expect from us
- An induction to CrossReach; our Counselling services and working with our clients
- Reasonable out of pocket expenses paid upon receipt
- Invitation to regular in-house CPD opportunities
- Support from a member of the clinical team who will provide regular check-ins
- To be part of an expert therapeutic team, working in a supportive environment
- Be one of the first to hear about CrossReach Counselling career opportunities
CrossReach Counselling is an organisational member of COSCA and adheres to COSCAs Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice.
