Job summary
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to
announce the following position:
Deputy
Counselling Manager
We are a patient-centred charity that delivers
palliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting illnesses,
who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide support to
families and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Well
Being Centre at the Hospice.
You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and
dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families
across Surrey community.
Our counselling team consists of
skilled professionals who work closely with the Hospices clinical teams. The
locations we see clients in are varied, and this post involves community as
well as inpatient work. The ability to travel in your own car to visit clients
at home is essential.
We are seeking a motivated and
enthusiastic Deputy Counselling Manager who is client-focused and passionate
about palliative care. Ideally, you will have experience in counselling
individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families, as well as experience
in team collaboration and leadership. Excellent communication skills and the
ability to liaise with clients and staff at all levels are essential.
Main duties of the job
A successful Deputy Counselling Manager will
be:
Able to demonstrate experience in working with those with life limiting illness
and their families.
Able to demonstrate experience in working as part of a team.
Able to train in basic counselling skills.
Willing and able to work flexibly.
Able to take on a leadership role and manage a team.
Proficient in managing their own workload and diary and be able and
willing to work in the community.
A member of the BACP, UKCP or comparable body.
BACP accredited or have a comparable qualification.
A successful candidate
will have:
Minimum 3 years relevant
post-registration experience.
Experience of working with patients
with life limiting illness
Degree in Counselling and
Psychotherapy, or an advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
This post is
subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, Exceptions Order, 1975 and as
such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the
Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any
previous criminal convictions.
In return for your skills, you can
expect to join a caring multidisciplinary team working in a beautiful Hospice
in the heart of North West Surrey. Our vision is to enable all of those with
life-limiting illnesses to live life to the full and to equip them to die with
choice and dignity.
About us
Benefits
We are passionate about our colleagues careers.
Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal
development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following
industry leading benefits
- Annual Leave All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service. NHS staff who join the hospice can have their NHS service recognised to start their holiday entitlement at the corresponding level, with proof of service.
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Blue Light Discount card
- Death in Service
- Discounted Complementary Therapies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Schemes including occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Flexible Working
- Free Parking Available in the car park opposite the hospice
- On Site Cafe and Wellbeing Gardens
- Pension Scheme
- Training and Development
Job description
Job responsibilities
A summary of the job is below, but please see attached job description for full details.
The Deputy Counselling Manager role is
essential in supporting the hospice counselling team, ensuring that the highest
standards of care are implemented and that services meet statutory regulations
and national standards. The role involves maintaining a caseload of bereaved
clients, pre-bereaved clients, and patients, as well as leading the Befriending
Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A summary of the job is below, but please see attached job description for full details.
The Deputy Counselling Manager role is
essential in supporting the hospice counselling team, ensuring that the highest
standards of care are implemented and that services meet statutory regulations
and national standards. The role involves maintaining a caseload of bereaved
clients, pre-bereaved clients, and patients, as well as leading the Befriending
Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, or an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Accreditation or working towards accreditation.
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current issues relevant to counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Desirable
- Both Adult and Child Accredited
- Leadership or Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- A Minimum of 3 years experience post registration
- Experience of working with patients with life limiting illness.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospice / NHS organisation
- Previous experience of leading a team
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Can drive with full driving license.
- Proficient verbal and written English skills with an ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An excellent problem solver.
- Can demonstrate the ability to work with attention to detail to ensure tasks and projects are executed with accuracy.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Able to manage a varied caseload.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list.
- Highly motivated and flexible.
- Able to cope with stressful situations.
- Ability to empathise with patients that are terminally ill.
- Able to manage a co facilitate groups.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
Desirable
- Experience & skilled in working with Electronic Patient Records EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, or an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Accreditation or working towards accreditation.
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current issues relevant to counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Desirable
- Both Adult and Child Accredited
- Leadership or Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- A Minimum of 3 years experience post registration
- Experience of working with patients with life limiting illness.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospice / NHS organisation
- Previous experience of leading a team
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Can drive with full driving license.
- Proficient verbal and written English skills with an ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An excellent problem solver.
- Can demonstrate the ability to work with attention to detail to ensure tasks and projects are executed with accuracy.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Able to manage a varied caseload.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list.
- Highly motivated and flexible.
- Able to cope with stressful situations.
- Ability to empathise with patients that are terminally ill.
- Able to manage a co facilitate groups.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
Desirable
- Experience & skilled in working with Electronic Patient Records EMIS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).