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We look for talented people to join our passionate, motivated and award-winning team. Help us deliver on our strategic ambitions and make a positive difference to lives and communities. You’ll also be a proud part of the Mind federation, an incredible national network of mental health advocates and campaigners, many with lived experience.

Holidays

You get 23 days a year, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days, plus bank holidays. On top, we give you an extra three days holiday between Christmas and New Year. All calculated pro-rata for part-timers.

Flexible working

Many of our roles allow for flexible working, including time spent working from home. However we like to spend time together as a team at our centre, so these are not remote roles.

Diversity

In building diversity we build strength. We encourage everyone with the right skills to apply so that we can build a more diverse and representative team. This is really important to us.

Learning

We’re committed to supporting our staff with learning and professional development, so we offer opportunities for coaching, training and mentoring. Everyone, regardless of role, is offered free Mental Health First Aid training.

Holidays

You get 23 days a year, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days, plus bank holidays. On top, we give you an extra three days holiday between Christmas and New Year. All calculated pro-rata for part-timers.

Flexible working

Many of our roles allow for flexible working, including time spent working from home. However we like to spend time together as a team at our centre, so these are not remote roles.

Diversity

In building diversity we build strength. We encourage everyone with the right skills to apply so that we can build a more diverse and representative team. This is really important to us.

Learning

We’re committed to supporting our staff with learning and professional development, so we offer opportunities for coaching, training and mentoring. Everyone, regardless of role, is offered free Mental Health First Aid training.

We are currently recruiting for:

Volunteer Counsellors for Adults and CYP (11-17rs):

This rewarding volunteer role offers the opportunity to provide accessible, person-centred counselling support to adults and/or children and young people aged 11-17 experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Working within the BACP Ethical Framework, you will contribute to our Affordable Counselling Service, helping ensure people can access timely support when they need it most.

What the role involves

  • Providing safe, ethical and effective one-to-one counselling sessions
  • Supporting adults and/or children and young people, depending on your qualifications, experience and preferences
  • Maintaining a minimum caseload and managing appointments
  • Following safeguarding procedures and responding appropriately to risk or welfare concerns
  • Keeping accurate clinical notes, outcome measures and records using Beacon CRM
  • Attending regular clinical supervision (group or private, as appropriate to your client group)
  • Participating in relevant training, policy updates and service meetings
  • After settling into the role and meeting practice requirements, opportunities may be available to work with Fast Track (paid) clients (£25 per completed session in addition to your Affordable Counselling caseload)

What we’re looking for

  • Qualified counsellors, or trainee counsellors who have completed at least 50 supervised client hours
  • A counselling diploma (BACP/NCPS accredited) and/or UKCP registration, or working towards qualification
  • Experience and/or training in working with adults and/or children and young people
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and IT skills
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, ethical practice and professional boundaries
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team
  • Knowledge of neurodiversity, trauma-informed practice or specialist therapeutic approaches would be an advantage
  • A commitment to making counselling accessible for people who may otherwise struggle to access support

If you’re passionate about helping people improve their mental health and wellbeing through accessible, high-quality counselling, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the Job Description Here

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    Find out about our Mental Health at Work Commitment here. Maintaining a workplace that supports positive mental health and encourages all West Kent Mind staff and volunteers to thrive is, and always will be, a top priority. We are committed to continually improving workplace culture and setting a precedent for mental health support in organisations across West Kent.

    We also work with over 70 volunteers. Volunteering is a chance to give something back and make a real difference. It’s also a great way to meet new people, and to develop your knowledge and skill set. Find out more about volunteering with West Kent Mind here.

    In the most recent West Kent Mind staff survey:

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    West Kent Mind is an incredible place to work. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by exceptionally supportive colleagues, and it’s truly refreshing to be part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance.

    West Kent Mind is an incredible place to work. Being part of a team of wonderful colleagues and receiving support to maintain a healthy work-life balance truly makes a difference.