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Explore our current job openings and discover the opportunities available to join our team.

Placement Counsellor (voluntary)

We are seeking counsellors and therapists to undertake a placement with We Hear You (WHY).

We welcome applications from both trainee counsellors and qualified counsellors who are looking to increase their required delivery hours in support of their course or develop their experience in a supportive, specialist environment. 

You’ll offer a maximum of four weekly adult counselling sessions, providing one‑to‑one emotional support to people affected by cancer and other life‑threatening conditions.  In return, we provide induction training, CPD and regular support. Students must have their own supervision in place with an appropriately experience supervisor.

You’ll need:

  • To be studying or have completed a counselling/psychotherapy diploma/degree

  • Fitness‑to‑practise letter from your course tutor (trainee)

  • Good understanding of issues arising for people affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions.

Read the role description to get more details and download our application form:

Role description
Application form

Trustees (voluntary)

We are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of WHY, setting our direction and strategy, and ensuring we build strong foundations for continued impact.

Skills We’re Seeking
The Board has identified specific skills that would greatly benefit WHY at this time:

  • A trustee with clinical experience in counselling or therapy

  • A trustee with accountancy or financial expertise

Commitment and Responsibilities
Trustees are appointed for an initial four-year term, with members typically serving up to three terms for continuity. The Board meets six times per year. In addition, trustees are encouraged to take on responsibilities, actively support staff, and participate in events. Read the role description to get more details:

Role description

Please send an expression of interest of no more than 250 words on why you wish to be a trustee to lucy.kitchener@wehearyou.org.uk and anne.montague@wehearyou.org.uk.  

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