Volunteer Student Counsellor

To provide one to one counselling with adults who are affected by childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence or rape. 

• To engage in weekly therapy sessions with adults affected by rape and or sexual abuse.
• To inform the Safeguarding Lead of any safeguarding issues and or/concerns regarding their client/case load
• To complete with the client and submit 6 weekly client outcome feedback & update the results on a case management system
• To complete client reviews
• To update a case management system after each session
• To comply with all Trust House Lancashire’s policies and procedures
• To attend case management meetings 
• To attend volunteer induction training and continuing professional development training provided by Trust House Lancashire which includes safeguarding training provided every 2 years.
• To receive regular clinical supervision, to attend bi-monthly group supervision and bi-monthly supervision with THL Clinical Lead
• To undertake and attend relevant training.
• To work in conjunction with the Trust House Lancashire team to provide a quality service
• To keep the Volunteer Services Co-ordinator informed of any emerging problems in regard to their work and to attend a quarterly volunteer review meeting

What skills do I need?

• High levels of confidentiality
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Accurate and proficient record keeping
• Proficiency in using Office Microsoft package.
• To ensure personal safety while working with service users.

• Good listening & communication skills
• To have a caring, empathic manner & non-judgemental approach

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Reliability

• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications:

• Undertaking a diploma/degree/MA in counselling
• To have competed 20 counselling placement hours

Student membership of a recognised counselling regulatory body and an understanding and adherence to their ethical framework 

When do I need to be available?