About this opportunity
Cruse Scotland is looking for experienced counsellors to support bereaved people in their local community. The volunteer team provide a range of specialist support to bereaved people and have a wide range of skills and expertise helping people to overcome obstacles to wellbeing and find ways forward through the challenges that life can bring when dealing with a bereavement.
Like so many support organisations, Cruse Scotland are seeing an increasing demand for their services, and are looking for qualified counsellors to join their local therapeutic team. This is a unique opportunity to provide specialist intervention to support people to gain an insight and understanding into their grief.
Cruise Scotland work within a time limited model of support and ask that all volunteers work with a minimum of two clients at any given time
- Training
The organisation will provide training on bereavement, induction to the organisation, individual clinical supervision, with optional group supervision, frequent and varied CPD opportunities, an annual volunteer conference and management and administrative support from local teams.
- Experience
Cruse Scotland are looking for experienced counsellors who are supportive, non-judgemental, proactive, motivated, and open to change and demonstrate an understanding of the importance and scope of confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential. You must be a registered member of COSCA or the BACP and hold a recognised Diploma in Counselling.
- Restrictions
need to have experience
- How to apply
Application Form; Interview; PVG membership required; References
- Travel
The volunteer will be part of the East region team. One to One counselling is offered as face to face, online or by telephone. Travel will normally be within the region where the volunteer resides. Online and telephone sessions take place in volunteer’s home.
Interested in this opportunity?
Call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us,
or send us your details below and we will make the introduction.
