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Location: Remote or In-person (London-based preferred, flexible)
Hours: 20 hours per month (flexible)
Compensation: Revenue split per session – 60% to Counsellor / 40% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
Payment Schedule: Weekly or monthly, depending on preference (flexible to support cash flow)
About Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
Guardian Light Enterprises LTD is the revenue-generating arm of Guardian Light Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children, teenagers, and single-parent families affected by homelessness, abuse, and hardship. Every service we provide contributes directly to creating safe spaces, housing, education, and empowerment programs for vulnerable communities.
As a freelance counsellor with us, you are not just offering sessions—you are helping people heal, build resilience, and find hope, while supporting a social mission that changes lives.
Role Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Freelance Counsellor to provide emotional support, guidance, and therapy sessions to our clients. This is a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven social enterprise where your expertise directly fuels social impact.
As a counsellor, you will:
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Provide individual and group counselling sessions for children, teenagers, and single-parent families.
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Use your professional expertise to guide clients through challenges including trauma, grief, anxiety, and abuse recovery.
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Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguarding standards in line with UK regulations.
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Collaborate with Guardian Light Enterprises and the Foundation team to refer clients to additional support programs where appropriate.
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Participate in impact reporting to help shape future programs.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct high-quality counselling sessions tailored to individual client needs.
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Document sessions and maintain records securely in compliance with safeguarding and GDPR policies.
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Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and empowerment for clients.
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Engage with Guardian Light Enterprises LTD in strategic discussions to improve program delivery.
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Attend occasional training and team meetings (via Microsoft Teams).
Ideal Candidate
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Accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, or Mental Health Professional with relevant UK registration.
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Experience working with children, teenagers, and vulnerable families.
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Strong empathy, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed approach.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills.
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Passionate about social impact and committed to transforming lives.
Hours & Compensation
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Recommended: 8–12 hours per month (approx. 2–3 clients per week, depending on session length).
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Compensation: Revenue split per session – 60% to you, 40% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD.
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Payment Schedule: Flexible – weekly or monthly, depending on mutual preference and cash flow management.
Benefits
Even at this early stage, joining Guardian Light Enterprises LTD offers unique benefits:
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Impact-driven work: Every session contributes to funding programs that directly support children and single-parent families in crisis.
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Flexible schedule: Set your hours around your availability.
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Professional growth: Access to training and development opportunities.
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Career progression: Exceptional counsellors may be invited to join our Advisory Board or eventually become a Board Member, shaping the direction of Guardian Light Foundation.
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Recognition: A chance to build your personal and professional brand as part of a pioneering social enterprise.
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Supportive environment: Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to real change.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please read the attached Trustee Information Pack for more detail
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in the governance and strategic oversight of the charity, ensuring that we operate effectively, achieve our mission, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Trustees are collectively responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets, ensuring they are used exclusively to further our objectives, and overseeing the charity’s financial health, including budgets, financial controls, and reporting. Acting with integrity and in the charity’s best interests is at the heart of the role.
The Treasurer oversees the financial affairs of the charity and ensures that they are conducted legally, transparently, and in line with the charity’s governing document. Working closely with the Chair, Managing Director, Trustees, and any staff or volunteers, the Treasurer helps safeguard the charity’s financial sustainability.
We welcome candidates from professional backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting those affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder. If your current or previous skills or experience align with this post, we encourage you to apply and join us in driving meaningful change.
Please note, this role is being advertised on an ongoing basis, with interviews conducted on an ad hoc basis.
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An up to date CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A cover letter of no more than 800 words explaining why you are interested in the Treasurer role, what you would bring to the board, and how your skills align with the needs of the charity.
Please note, this role is being advertised on an ongoing basis, with interviews conducted on an ad hoc basis.
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