Volunteer Counsellor

About the Role

Our CrossReach Counselling volunteers work across a range of specialities and locations, delivering services face-to-face, online and over the phone. We are a supportive, holistic team committed to providing high-quality counselling to clients when they need it most, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who have completed a diploma in counselling or are currently working towards one and have achieved readiness to practise. For those interested in supporting our perinatal services, a minimum of 50 clinical hours is required. If you would like to deliver counselling online, an ACTO-approved online training course is also required.

Recruitment and Checks

Following a successful interview, we will apply for your PVG membership, either as a new application or an update to an existing one.

Professional Standards

CrossReach Counselling is a member of COSCA and adheres to its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice. Our practitioners are either qualified and registered with a Professional Standards Authority recognised body, such as BACP, COSCA, BAAT or UKCP, or are in the process of gaining their qualification.

Values

We are looking for volunteers who demonstrate openness and respect towards CrossReach’s Christian ethos, alongside a compassionate and inclusive approach to supporting others.

Interview Dates

Interviews for this role will take place on 25th August and 1st September.

Additional Information for Candidates

- Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process [CrossReach Recruitment Process](#). - CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. - Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. - Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - [Application Guidance - Jobtrain](#). - To view our accessibility statement, please click here. [CrossReach Accessibility Statement](#). - Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email addresses. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message. - Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. - Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - [Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub](#). - Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. - Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.