Associate Counsellor
The Maypole Project
Provide emotional support to adult family members of a child with complex medical needs.
Families who have been assessed by an experienced therapist from the project will be referred to the Associate Counsellor who will: • Make contact with families, organising timing and frequency of sessions • Provide counselling/therapy sessions to a member of each family • Undertake a minimum caseload of 2 clients • Attend monthly, mandatory, group supervision (2 hours) • Undertake The Maypole Project initial training (20 hours) • Work to The Maypole Project model of support • Complete client notes and paperwork as required • Liaise with supervisor or the Lead Therapist
Counselling
Counselling
- Good general education - Course completed accredited by BACP or approved equivalent OR final year student studying on a counselling diploma (level 4) or a degree/masters in counselling/clinical psychology/psychotherapy - Associate Counsellor: 100+ hours of support to adult clients - Student placement: 20+ hours of support to adult clients - Good communication and interpersonal skills - Personal-focused approach - Self-motived - Able to work flexibly - Ability to empathise with families in difficult situations - Discreet and able to adhere to confidentiality procedures - Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental attitude - Commitment to further training and personal development
- Working with families where there is a child or young person with complex medical needs. - Become part of a friendly staff and volunteer team at The Maypole Project. - Experience working with a local charity. - Whilst volunteering you will have support from our Family Support Co-Ordinator for day to day issues and our Lead Therapist or another qualified counsellor for monthly supervision.
Volunteers days and hours are negotiable but, due to the long-term promise of support to our clients, a most valued aspect of our service, we do ask volunteer applicant to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months from acceptance onto the volunteering programme at The Maypole Project. We would ideally like volunteers to aspire to offering 2 years commitment to the role.
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The Maypole Project, 51 High Street, Green St Green, Orpington, Kent Some work can be done remotely also.
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