VOCAL is the Voice of Carers across Lothian, a Scottish charity run by carers and for carers since 1994.
VOCAL's COSCA recognised Counselling Service provides counselling to adult carers (18 and older) who provide unpaid care to a family member, partner, relative or friend who requires help to manage a long term illness, disability, physical or mental health problem or drug/alcohol addiction in Edinburgh and/or Midlothian.
We are seeking two qualified and experienced counsellors to provide counselling sessions face to face and digitally, in line with existing counselling service models and as stated in the Service’s Code of Practice for Counsellors.
The appointed counsellors will hold a postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognised educational establishment and ideally have 250 post-qualifying hours (minimum 150); and be registered with a professional body, i.e. COSCA, BACP, UKCP or equivalent.
Download the person specification / job description. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB
Counsellor (self-employed)
Closing date: Fri 20th May, 5pm
Interviews: Thu 26th May