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Volunteer Clinical Lead, Cultural & Emotional Therapy Liaison

Tell my Truth and Shame the Devil

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

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Are you committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing of survivors and marginalised communities through culturally informed therapeutic practices? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a skilled Clinical Lead, Cultural & Emotional Therapy Liaison to join our founding volunteer team. This critical role ensures that all clinical and therapeutic support offered to members is safe, effective, culturally responsive, and aligned with the CIC’s survivor-led, values-driven mission.

As Clinical Lead, you will provide professional oversight, guidance, and liaison for all cultural and emotional therapy initiatives within the organisation. You will work closely with membership, engagement, and programme teams to ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally competent, and responsive to the needs of survivors, young people, and marginalised communities. This role blends strategic leadership, operational management, and community-facing support to build safe, transformative, and accessible therapy systems.

Experience Qualification and Requirements

Essential / Highly Valued Experience

Professional qualification and current registration in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or a closely related discipline (e.g. HCPC, BACP, UKCP, BABCP, or equivalent)
Demonstrable experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic support, with strong understanding of how trauma, culture, identity, and systemic factors affect emotional wellbeing
Proven ability to deliver or advise on culturally competent practice with diverse cultural, ethnic, faith-based, and marginalised communities
Sound knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, risk management, and ethical practice within clinical, voluntary, and community-based settings
Working understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, particularly relating to confidential health and safeguarding information
Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing reflective practice to clinical practitioners, facilitators, or volunteers (including non-clinical staff delivering emotional support)
Ability to assess risk, respond calmly to complex or sensitive situations, and provide clear, proportionate clinical guidance
Strong organisational skills, balancing strategic oversight with operational input in a volunteer or resource-limited environment
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain clinical concepts to non-clinical audiences and work collaboratively across teams
Experience working with survivors of abuse, trauma, exploitation, or systemic harm, and/or within grassroots, community-focused, or voluntary sector organisations
High levels of professional integrity, emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and commitment to inclusive, ethical care

Desirable / Can Be Developed

Role assumes senior-level competence; scope may evolve with organisational growth

Qualifications

Current professional qualification and registration with a recognised regulatory body (as listed above)

Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties

Provide strategic and hands-on clinical oversight to ensure the effective delivery of culturally informed emotional and therapeutic services. Ensure that programmes are safe, ethical, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of members.
Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of emotional wellbeing and therapeutic services, ensuring that interventions are culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and aligned with the organisation’s mission and values. This includes supporting programme design, session structures, referral pathways, and evaluation frameworks to promote positive member outcomes.
Liaise closely with therapists, facilitators, programme leads, and safeguarding officers to ensure consistent alignment with clinical governance, ethical frameworks, safeguarding policies, and professional standards. Provide expert consultation on complex cultural considerations, trauma impacts, emotional safety, and effective engagement strategies, particularly for members from marginalised or under-served communities.
Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and supervision of therapy facilitators and volunteers. Advising on role suitability, contributing to training content, offering reflective supervision, and promoting best practice in boundaries, self-care, and ethical decision-making.
Review and approve therapy protocols, session guidelines, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures, ensuring they are clinically sound, culturally sensitive, and proportionate to the needs and risks of the service users. Ensure that all therapeutic activity complies with relevant professional regulatory standards, safeguarding legislation, and data protection requirements, including GDPR.
Monitor member wellbeing outcomes, qualitative feedback, and service impact data to inform continuous improvement, learning, and programme development. This includes identifying trends, risks, or unmet needs and advising on appropriate service adaptations.
As the primary clinical point of contact, the role holder will provide professional oversight for complex cases, escalations, or member concerns that require clinical judgement, risk management, or safeguarding intervention, working collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals where required.

What This Role Offers You:

Leadership experience in shaping culturally-informed clinical and therapeutic services.
Opportunity to influence the wellbeing and recovery of survivors and vulnerable community members.
Personal and professional growth through working in a values-led, trauma-informed, and survivor-centred environment.
The satisfaction of building safe, effective, and transformative support systems that align with community needs.

What This Role Is Not For:

Individuals seeking traditional, hierarchical clinical roles without collaborative or community-facing responsibilities.
Those unwilling to work within a survivor-centred, anti-capitalist, and culturally responsive framework.
People expecting rigid structures or hands-off supervision—this role requires active leadership, decision-making, and engagement.

If you are ready to guide, shape, and oversee culturally-informed therapeutic support while making a tangible social impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key leader in building safe, transformative systems for survivors and communities.

A Final Word

Care is always about people, never just processes.

Trust grows through compassion, professionalism, and accountability.
Confidentiality is part of safeguarding, not an afterthought.
Respect, cultural awareness, and emotional safety are what sustain meaningful therapeutic relationships.

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Refreshed on: 17 February 2026

Closing date: 17 March 2026 at 23:39

Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Advocacy, Counselling, Conflict Resolution / Peace, Insights, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Psychology / Therapy

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Volunteer Clinical Supervisor

Guardian Light Foundation

Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire (Hybrid)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

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Guardian Light Foundation & Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd

Location: Remote / Online
Commitment: Approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Founder / Safeguarding Lead

�� About Us

Guardian Light Foundation is a mission-driven organisation supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families affected by homelessness, abuse, trauma, and financial hardship.

Our counselling services operate in three tiers:

Tier 1 – Guardian Light Foundation
Free emotional support for vulnerable individuals.

Tier 2 & Tier 3 – Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd
Low-cost and paid counselling services that help fund our charitable programmes and expand access to professional mental health support.

To maintain the highest ethical and professional standards, we are seeking a Volunteer Clinical Supervisor to support our counselling team.

�� Purpose of the Role

The Volunteer Clinical Supervisor will ensure that all counselling delivered through Guardian Light Foundation and Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd is:

Ethical
Safe
Trauma-informed
Professionally supported
Aligned with recognised counselling standards (e.g. BACP / UKCP frameworks)

You will provide clinical supervision, safeguarding oversight, and professional guidance to our counsellors and trainee counsellors.

�� Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision

Provide supervision for volunteer and trainee counsellors
Facilitate monthly or bi-monthly group supervision sessions
Offer guidance on complex or high-risk cases
Support counsellors with professional development

Safeguarding Oversight

Support decision-making where safeguarding concerns arise
Ensure appropriate boundaries and ethical practice
Assist with risk assessments where needed

Professional Standards

Help maintain high clinical standards across services
Ensure alignment with recognised ethical frameworks
Provide guidance on confidentiality, consent, and record keeping

Support for Tier Structure

Provide supervision for counsellors working across:

Tier 1 – Charity Counselling

Crisis support
Emotional wellbeing support
Early intervention

Tier 2 – Low-Cost Counselling

Structured therapeutic support

Tier 3 – Professional Counselling

Longer-term therapeutic work

Programme Development

Advise on counselling frameworks and policies
Support development of safe referral pathways
Provide input on improving service delivery

��️ Safeguarding Requirements

Because this role involves oversight of services supporting vulnerable individuals:

Enhanced DBS Check (Volunteer) required
Must follow Guardian Light safeguarding policies
Work closely with the Safeguarding Lead when concerns arise

DBS checks will be conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden).

�� Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Accredited or registered with a recognised body such as:
- BACP
- UKCP
- NCPS
- BABCP (or equivalent)
Experience supervising counsellors or trainee therapists
Strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, and ethical practice
Ability to support practitioners working with complex cases

Desirable

Experience working with:
- Young people
- Domestic abuse survivors
- Trauma
- Vulnerable families
Experience supporting trainee counsellors
Experience working within charities or social enterprises

�� Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

Compassionate and emotionally intelligent
Ethical and professional
Passionate about protecting vulnerable people
Supportive but able to challenge constructively
Committed to social impact

⏰ Time Commitment

Approximate commitment:

20 hours per month

This may include:

Group supervision sessions
Case consultation
Safeguarding guidance when required

Flexible scheduling.

�� What You’ll Gain

The opportunity to shape a growing counselling service from the beginning
Meaningful impact on vulnerable lives
Recognition as a key professional advisor to the organisation
Networking with therapists, legal professionals, and social care specialists
Opportunity to join the Advisory Board or Board of Directors
Professional contribution toward social change

�� Structure of Services

Guardian Light Foundation

Tier 1: Free counselling for vulnerable individuals

Guardian Light Enterprises Ltd

Tier 2: Affordable counselling
Tier 3: Professional counselling services that help fund the charity

This structure allows us to sustain our mission while expanding access to mental health support.

Organisation

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At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.

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Posted on: 23 February 2026

Closing date: 24 May 2026 at 00:00

Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Campaigns, Communications, Advocacy, Business Development, Care Management, Autism, Brand, Business Intelligence, Child Protection, Community Fundraising

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Befriender Volunteer - (Merton)

Hestia

Greater London (On-site)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

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Befriender Volunteers play a key role in supporting individuals as they move on from our services and begin to live more independently. This role helps individuals stay connected, build stability, and feel confident in their next steps. Volunteers provide emotional support, practical assistance, and companionship to help people achieve their personal goals and stay engaged with their community.

What you will be doing

Carry out regular check-ins—via phone, online, or in person—to help service users feel supported after leaving the service. Provide friendly visits where appropriate, offering a listening ear and encouragement during the transition to independent living
Support individuals to build links within their local community, such as identifying clubs, social groups, local activities, or places of interest based on their personal goals.
Encourage service users to take part in community events and build social connections that promote long-term wellbeing.
Accompany service users to view potential properties where needed. Provide assistance exploring practical items or resources they may need after moving on, such as furniture options, budgeting tools, or local amenities.
support service users to attend GP or other health appointments, helping reduce anxiety and build confidence in navigating services.
Help individuals develop social skills, communication skills, and confidence through positive interactions and gentle encouragement. Providing motivation and reassurance as they work towards independent living goals.
Support service users to access and participate in our online activities, helping them build digital confidence and stay connected. Assist with basic digital navigation, where needed (e.g., joining online groups, using communication platforms, accessing resources).

The skills you need

Good communication skills
Friendly and calm nature
Mental health experience who feels strong enough to help others
Willingness to listen to people with a genuine enthusiasm to support others
Confident, sympathetic and can inspire trust and able to maintain boundaries in a non-judgemental way

What's in it for you

Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

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