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Counsellor – Brighton at Terrence Higgins Trust

We're the largest voluntary sector provider of HIV and sexual health services in the UK, running services out of local centres across Great Britain.

What does the opportunity involve doing?

The counselling team in Brighton are looking for a qualified counsellor to provide short term counselling support to people living with HIV or affected by HIV.

The FULL description of the role can be found on the THT website

What induction, training and support is offered?

Online induction and data protection training plus, HIV awareness and safeguarding webinars, one-to-one support provided

What skills or qualities are needed?

Experience providing counselling online and/or over the phone.
 Qualified counsellor (can be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent professional qualification
 Relevant counselling experience within a related field
 Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary agency
 A good understanding of issues relating to HIV and the treatment of HIV
 Experience of maintaining a varied caseload
 Ability to deliver service in a non-judgemental and non-discriminatory manner
 Commitment to personal and professional development
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Commitment to representing THT in a positive & constructive way.

More info
Date added

28th October 2021

Organisation

Terrence Higgins Trust

Location

Can be done at home

Deadline for applications

31 Jan 2024

Categories

A lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender group Black and minority ethnic groups

Activities

Counselling/mediation

Disabled access?

No

Expenses paid?

Yes

Childcare available?

No

Contact name

Gemma Bodley

More info »

https://jobs.tht.org.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3547&p_web_page_id=460207&p_vacancy=volunteer-counsellor-brighton-terrence-higgins-trust&p_lang=DEFAULT