We offer face to face counselling at Benfleet Methodist Church: Monday – Thursday 6-9pm.

At OACS we are friendly and supportive. We offer supervision, insurance and CPD opportunities. If you would like to apply to be part of our team, please follow the relevant application process below.

Student Counselling Placements

If you are interested in a Student Placement with us, but are yet to receive your Fitness to Practice certificate, volunteering with our reception team would provide a close insight into the work of OACS and counselling in general.

After a minimum of a year working with us and once fitness to practice has been gained, we can offer an interview (not a guaranteed place) on our counselling team.

Please see the role description & Receptionist Expression of Interest below or email us for more information.

Administrators & Receptionists

We are looking for counsellors starting their training who are interested in being part of the service as receptionists or administrators, which would provide a close insight into the work of OACS and counselling in general. After a minimum of a year working with us and once the fitness to practice has been gained, we can offer an interview (not a guaranteed place) on our counselling team.

If you are interested in supporting our administrative work, please see the job description and then email us to arrange an informal chat about the role or to receive more information via email.

We are always looking for receptionists to join our friendly team. Please see the job description, then fill in the expression of interest and email it over to us.

We are looking for someone to work with the Service Coordinator on a job share basis. Please see the
job description, then fill in the expression of interest and email it to us.