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Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

We provide peer support to people living with borderline personality disorder, through our online groups which are run throughout the month. As well as general support groups, we also have specialist groups for men-only, women-only, LGBTQIA+, young people and families. Our team of volunteer peer support workers, many with lived experience, co-facilitate the groups. 

We are looking for a friendly and compassionate counsellor to provide monthly group supervision sessions, and 1:1 sessions where necessary, to ensure our team of peer support workers are fully supported throughout their time volunteering with us. 

Main duties

  • To provide monthly group supervision (online, via Teams) for the peer support workers
  • To provide 1:1 support if needed (online, via Teams)
  • To regularly check in with the peer support workers by email
  • Highlight any areas of concern to the leadership team
  • Maintain and record accurate and up to date records

Personal specification

  • a minimum of level 4 in counselling/psychotherapy or equivalent
  • registered with a professional body such as BACP or UKCP
  • a minimum of 100 client contact hours
  • experience of safeguarding and confidentiality
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • able to work independently
  • confident working with people from diverse backgrounds/cultures
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Borderline Support UK View profile Company size Size: 51 - 100
Refreshed on: 21 June 2024
Closing date: 05 August 2024 at 23:59
Tags: Social Care / Development