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RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling Team provides free, confidential counselling and emotional support to people affected by sight loss. Our core theoretical approach is Humanistic / Person-Centred and all sessions are delivered remotely via phone or to the client’s phone via MS Teams. We are a BACP accredited service and applicants for volunteer roles should either be qualified counsellors/psychotherapists who are BACP registered OR be students in the final stages of their counselling or psychotherapy training who have student BACP registration.

How often will I be needed?

• 4 Hours per Week

Key requirements

• This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check: DBS Enhanced PVG Scotland Adults Access NI Enhanced

Location

Region

• West Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland, North West, North East, East Midlands, East of England, South East, Scotland, Greater London, Yorkshire and the Humber, South West

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• Our service is completely remote and therefore home based. You will be able to gain clinical hours towards your counselling qualification;

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 16 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• Ability to communicate clearly;Approachable & empathetic nature;Effective listening skills;Friendliness, enthusiasm and reliability;Work with wide range of people