JOB DESCRIPTION  

POST TITLE                          VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR 

RESPONSIBLE TO:                 CHIEF OFFICER /SUPERVISOR 

JOB SUMMARY:                    To provide an effective counselling service to First Stop clients based on a self-referral basis.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 

1. To deliver an effective counselling service tailored to the needs of the individual client.

2. To ensure that the First Stop Data Protection and Confidentiality policies are upheld at all
   times, in addition to the First Stop Contract for Counselling Placement, and Counselling Code of Practice. 

3. To have full understanding of, and uphold, the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.

4. To ensure client notes are accurate, current and in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.

5. To ensure regular supervision appointments are booked and attended, in line with BACP guidelines (currently 1 hour for every 6 counselling hours).

6. To ensure a commitment to continued professional development. 

7. Recognition of appropriate client referral to specialist agencies when appropriate. 

8. To participate in the promotion and development of services offered by First Stop Darlington.

9.  To undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Project Management Team.

NOTE: This description is intended only as a guide to principal duties and responsibilities of the above position. It must not be regarded as precisely defining all duties and therefore is subject to amendment in light of developing service needs.