Qualified volunteer counsellor supervisor

Royal Trinity Hospice's Patient and Family Support team offer psychological support and counselling to individual patients, as well as family members who have been affected by a patient’s illness. 

We are looking for qualified volunteer supervisors to join our Bereavement Service. As a volunteer supervisor, you will provide group supervision to our trainee and qualified volunteer counsellors.

Key responsibilities of the role:

·         Facilitating fortnightly/monthly group supervision sessions for trainee and qualified volunteer counsellors

·         Creating a safe, supportive and reflective working environment

·         Facilitating discussions around client work, ethical dilemmas, and professional development

·         Encouraging self-awareness, critical thinking, and the integration of theory and practice

·         Providing constructive feedback and guidance to trainees

·         Monitoring trainee progress and identify areas for development

·         Providing reports to support clinical placements as required

Essential criteria:

·         A qualified counselling supervisor, with a recognised counselling and supervision qualification (We may be able to consider someone working towards a supervision qualification)

·         A member of a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP) and able to adhere to their ethical framework

·         Significant experience in providing counselling supervision, particularly in a group setting

·         Demonstrable experience of counselling theory, practice and ethical guidelines, especially around bereavement and loss

·         Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills

·         The ability to create a safe and supportive learning environment

·         A commitment to ongoing professional development

·         IT literacy and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records