Position Details
Application Deadline: 21/06/2026
Hours: 7.5 per week
Salary: N/A
Contract Type: Voluntary
Interview Date: 21/06/2026
Role Overview
OTR seeks passionate, creative therapists to volunteer delivering 1:1 counselling/physchotherapy mental health support to young people (11‐18 years) across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
Locations
8‐10 West Street, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0BH
40a Rodney Road, Backwell, BS48 3HW
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
Provide individual therapeutic support to young people in a confidential setting.
Work collaboratively within an innovative team delivering mental health support.
Adapt therapeutic approach to meet the needs of each young person, potentially working outside one's primary modality.
Participate in supervision and training as required by BACP regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified or in training as a therapist (art, counselling, CBT, drama, systemic, play therapy, etc.).
Creative and open to multiple therapeutic modalities.
Ability to work effectively with young people.
Demonstrable experience in a supporting/helping role with young people or adults. Trainees in their first year of training should have evidence of working therapeutically with young people.
Safeguarding Commitment
OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All volunteers are subject to robust pre‐employment checks, including a full DBS check, and will be required to adhere to OTR's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.
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