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Trustee (clinical or fundraising) (voluntary)
Can your expertise help shape the future of support for people affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions?
We Hear You is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our charity.
As a Trustee, you will play an important role in ensuring We Hear You continues to provide high-quality therapeutic support to children, young people and adults affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions. Trustees provide strategic oversight, support good governance and help guide the long-term development of the organisation.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience in either:
Fundraising, income generation or philanthropy
Clinical practice, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, healthcare or related services
You do not need previous trustee experience. We welcome applications from individuals who can bring relevant professional expertise, fresh perspectives and a commitment to our mission.
Trustee meetings take place approximately six times a year, usually on Thursday evenings, with some additional involvement in sub-committees, events and other charity activities as required.
As a Trustee at We Hear You, you'll benefit from:
Regular training and development opportunities
Experience of charity leadership and strategy
The opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to people in your local community
Being part of a supportive and committed Board team
You'll need:
A commitment to We Hear You's vision and values
Good judgement and strategic thinking skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A willingness to contribute your knowledge and experience to support the charity's development
Sufficient time to prepare for and attend meetings
To express an interest, please send a brief email outlining your experience and interest in the role to lucy.kitchener@wehearyou.org.uk.
The role description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive, and we welcome candidates who bring transferable skills and a passion for supporting people affected by cancer and life-threatening conditions. We Hear You is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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.
To express interest , please send your completed application form to info@wehearyou.org.uk.
To request further information, please contact: Joe Cleaver, Head of Counselling; joe.cleaver@wehearyou.org.uk.
The role description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive, and we welcome candidates who bring transferable skills and a passion for people. We Hear You is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Volunteer Counsellor or Therapist (Qualified)
We are seeking volunteer counsellors and therapists (Qualified) to provide one to one counselling / therapy to adults affected by cancer or a life-threatening condition as part of the We Hear You team.
You’ll offer a minimum of two weekly counselling sessions and one weekly telephone assessment.
The skills you will need:
A diploma / degree in counselling or psychotherapy.
Good understanding of issues arising for people affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with situations which could be upsetting or challenging.
Good understanding of humanistic and integrative approaches to counselling are preferable.
What we offer:
Free monthly peer supervision.
Opportunities to work within a specialist service supporting people facing life‑changing illness.
Safe, supportive team culture with regular check‑ins.
Access to CPD opportunities and peer learning.
The chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community.
Read the role description to get more details. The role description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive, and we welcome candidates who bring transferable skills and a passion for people. We Hear You is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To express interest or request further information, please contact:
Joe Cleaver, Head of Counselling; joe.cleaver@wehearyou.org.uk.
