We are seeking Counsellors, qualified or in training (minimum level 4), to work with young people aged 10-25
Counselling qualified volunteers needed for No5 Young People in RG1
No5 Young People has been working for young people in Reading for 45 years.
We have opportunities for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists to develop their experience and skills working with our younger clients (aged 10-16) as well as some placements for trainee counsellors, who work with young people aged 18-25 and the adults who come for low-cost counselling.
No5 offers a supportive and diverse environment where therapists benefit from specialist, subsidized group supervision and a programme of CPD that includes our highly commended, BACP endorsed, Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People.
We also place counsellors in schools and GP surgeries and are developing opportunities for hourly paid work for suitably qualified counsellors.
Location address line 1
4 Sackville Street
Car parking for the volunteer?
No
Secure bicycle parking?
No
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon PMMon EVETue PMTue EVEWed PMWed EVEThu PMThu EVEFri PMFri EVE Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
One 3 hour rota a week, starting at 4pm or 6pm, plus supervision
Task type?
Counselling qualified
Will suit someone like this:
Prefers a specific rolePrefers a regular scheduleSelf organised/motivatedKeen learnerAnalytical thinkingPrecise and methodicalSerious and determinedPatientSupportive
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Training description
Induction, safeguarding
Description of support
Support from Supervisor and Clinical Manager.
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
10
Opportunity added on
28 March 2017
