Volunteer Children and Young People's Counsellor

with Darlington Mind

We are looking for volunteer counsellors to work with children and young people in the Hambleton and Richmondshire areas to help meet the great demand for support with increasing numbers needing help to support their emotional and mental health.

Reporting to the service manager. The assignment may require you to work in one specified school, college or venue, or in several across Hambleton or Richmondshire. We can also offer home-working delivering counselling sessions via phone or MS teams to support young people not in education, such as home schooled, NEETs, and home and hospital, may also be required. We will cover the cost of clinical supervision.

Skills or experience required?:

Ideally you will:
*hold a minimum Level 4 Foundation Degree or equivalent and be BACP Accredited.
*have 100hrs+ of supervised counselling practice
*possess a good understanding of school based counselling
*be experienced in working with 11 – 18 year olds
*have the ability to manage active caseloads:
*have an Integrative Practice.

You will also:
*be comfortable working remotely in schools, colleges and other venues.
•be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess good IT skills.
•hold a full UK drivers licence and have access to a car for work

If you lack any of these attributes we would still like to hear form you

You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS), Drivers licence, A car

Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing

Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes

What are the areas of interest?: Children & young people, Counselling

Type(s) of cause supported: Children, young people & families, Mental health

Where is the opportunity located?: Hambleton, Richmondshire

Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes

How many hours per week is this opportunity?: 4+ hours a week

You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening