Volunteer Counsellor

About the Bluebell Perinatal Service

Our CrossReach Counselling and Recovery team are a values-led team committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic support to individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges. Through compassionate, ethical and professional practice, we aim to provide life-changing, life enhancing services. We work collaboratively to create safe spaces for healing and growth - empowering clients to navigate their journeys with dignity and hope.

Role Overview

As a Volunteer Counsellor with CrossReach in our Bluebell Perinatal Service, you will be providing a professional counselling service to clients. We will provide you with the necessary training that allows you to practice within our guidelines. We will also offer you the necessary training needed when you join the team.

Requirements

• Completed a diploma in counselling or are currently undergoing a counselling diploma and have completed your readiness to practice.
• For our perinatal services we also ask that you have completed a minimum of 50 clinical hours.
• If you would like to see clients online, we also ask that you have completed an ACTO approved online training course.
• Provide us with the name and contact details of your external supervisor.
• Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks (we will apply for a PVG Membership for you, whether this be a new membership or an update to an existing membership).
• Be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
• Be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
• Have the relevant permission to work in the UK (we have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK).

Practice Standards

• CrossReach Counselling is an organisational member of COSCA and adheres to COSCA's Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice.
• All our practitioners are either qualified and registered with a Professional Standards Authority (PSA) recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, COSCA, BAAT, UKCP), or in the process of gaining their qualification.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.