Volunteer Therapist for Youth

3 weeks ago

London Greater, United Kingdom VIA Full time

Location: Flexible
Days: 1-3 days per week (flexible scheduling available)

About VIA

VIA is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity dedicated to assisting individuals impacted by substance misuse. Our Young People's service focuses on providing support to adolescents who may be experiencing or are at risk of drug or alcohol-related issues. Our operational hours are Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

Overview of the Counselling Service

The counselling service offers young individuals a confidential space to engage with a counsellor about challenges they are facing. These challenges may encompass addiction, self-harm, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, trauma, and more.

Your Role as a Volunteer Counsellor

In this role, you will contribute to a variety of interventions designed for our service users.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Meeting with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 clients weekly (1 day).
  • Maintaining accurate records of your sessions and reporting any concerns to your supervisor.
  • Participating in VIA training sessions (both online and in-person).
  • Engaging in bi-weekly clinical supervision.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to attend relevant meetings and undertake other tasks as necessary to support the counselling service's objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for Volunteer Counsellors to work with young people aged 8 to 21.

Ideal candidates should be qualified or currently pursuing a Diploma, BSC, or MSC in Child and Adolescent counselling or psychotherapy. This position is particularly suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their therapeutic skills in the substance misuse sector and accumulate counselling hours towards professional accreditation with recognized bodies.

To ensure best practices and the safety of both clients and therapists, we require all candidates to meet the following criteria:

  • Students must be in their final year of an undergraduate program or equivalent, or at a postgraduate level pursuing a Diploma, BSC, or MSC in Child and Adolescent counselling or psychotherapy.
  • Trainees should be members of a recognized UK therapeutic governing body.
  • Trainees may need to have completed a minimum number of counselling hours.
  • Previous supervisor and current college tutor details should be provided to VIA, along with consent for VIA to contact them for references.

Interested in Joining Us?

  • Learn more about our Fusion service.
  • Explore our FAQs.
  • Download our Volunteer Application Form.
  • Access our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form.

We look forward to your application.

Please note: we encourage volunteers to commit for a minimum period of six months whenever possible.

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