We are very pleased to announce that applications are now open for experienced volunteer counsellors at Kinergy, a specialist counselling service for survivors of sexual abuse or violence.

We offer the following benefits to encourage every counsellor to have a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice:

• Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of your choice (approved by line manager)
• Monthly peer supervision (optional)
• Monthly line management
• Monthly counsellor team meetings (optional)
• CPD and in-house trainings
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

You will need to be able to commit to at least one year of volunteering, seeing one set of 4 clients. This typically means August - August 

Timings are usually either 9am to 3pm (morning shift) or 2.15 to 8.15pm (afternoon shift), with a choice of working either Mondays (morning), Tuesdays (morning or afternoon), Wednesdays (afternoon), Thursdays (afternoon) or Fridays (morning).  We will try to accommodate your preferred day and slot. Monthly line management meetings and clinical supervision will take place outside these time slots.

During the month of August, successful candidates will need to complete a number of online training courses which can be done flexibly and from home. 

In person inductions will be every Tuesday in Sept for 3-4 hours between the hours of 10.00-5.00, with a view to start seeing clients at the start of Oct on your chosen day.   If you are unable to make these inductions, please let us know in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, in person and/or online counselling to adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and/or abuse.
• Work in a person-centered way with appropriate use of different therapeutic tools and approaches.
• Carefully consider the sensitive nature of this work in-particular regarding statutory investigations and court proceedings (pre-trial therapy). 
• Adhere to Kinergy’s policies and procedures and BACP Ethical Framework.
• Carry out initial assessments and regular reviews.
• Manage and act on any safeguarding concerns relating to children or adults at risk of harm.
• Liaise with referrers, other professionals, and agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential, up-to-date, and accurate records of all counselling sessions and contacts. Ensure that all data is inputted onto the database in line with GDPR.
• Engage actively with line management and clinical supervision
• Attend team and organisational meetings as required
• Attend Kinergy inductions and mandatory training and participate in future CPD and in-house training.
• Continuously work towards and support the development of best practice and Kinergy’s services.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical best practice guidelines to contribute to the highest professional standards of counselling provided.
• Keep knowledge of other organisations, services, and referral pathways up to date.
• Commit to ongoing self-care and reflective practice.
• Work in a manner that promotes the ethos and values of Kinergy.
• Take a positive and proactive approach to problem solving to contribute to a positive working environment.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities proportionate with the role.