Counsellor Supervisor Volunteer

Counsellor Supervisor Volunteer  - Royal Trinity Hospice

Our 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 supervisor to join our Bereavement Service. As a volunteer supervisor, you will provide group supervision to our trainee and qualified volunteer counsellors.

What does a volunteer supervisor do?

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

How much time will I need to commit?

We ask our volunteer supervisors to make a regular, monthly commitment of approximately three hours per month for a minimum of one year.

Supervision sessions can take place remotely or in person, on weekdays, weekends, either during the day or in the evening, depending on your availability and commitments. 

Contact details and how to apply

Please complete the online application form to apply - Volunteer Application Form | Royal Trinity Hospice

If you have any questions about your application, please contact volunteering@royaltrinityhospice.london.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.