Qualified Volunteer Counsellor (Adults)

What will the role look like?
The purpose of this role is to provide short term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to parents/carers referred through the Bright Horizons Service. The individual is required to work flexibly, using a range of proven interventions to meet the needs of the clients referred. They will also need to facilitate and provide guidance to a peer led parents support group.

What we are looking for? 

We are looking for someone who has completed a professional diploma or postgraduate degree in psychotherapy or counselling.

All our roles are subject to funding. This volunteer role is currently funded to November 2027.

This role will be based at Manor House, Bramley and Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre, Belle Isle.

To download a full role description/person specification, click here. If you require this document in an alternative format, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.