Counsellor

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Patient and Family Support Team (PFST) offers practical and emotional support to patients and families who are known to our Hospice services, including psychological support, social support, spiritual care, counselling and pre and post bereavement support.

As Hospice Counsellor you will be responsible for providing a counselling service for those who are referred needing bereavement and / or counselling. You will be responsible for a complex pre and post bereavement caseload, and you will act in an advisory capacity within the organisation and to local partners. You will be responsible for supporting a team of volunteers as well as supporting and providing student counselling placements. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work in highly emotive environments.

To be successful in this role you will have a qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy at diploma level (Level 4) or equivalent experience, BACP or UKCP accreditation, or registered with HCPC, evidence of continuing professional development, knowledge and understanding of Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy Professionals, sound theoretical background knowledge of grief and bereavement theory and practices, knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice.

You will have experience of Counselling in End of Life and bereavement care, Experience of working in a health or social care setting, experience of group work to include health care professionals, experience of effective caseload and workload management, ability to provide training and development for staff in the delivery of quality bereavement care before and after death of a patient.

Please read the attached job description for the understanding of role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Child and Adult Barred lists.

Starting salary of £38,682 with opportunities to progress to £46,580.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by emailcareers@arhc.org.ukand we will be happy to help.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy at diploma level (Level 4) or equivalent
• BACP or UKCP accreditation, or registered with HCPC
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy Professionals
• Sound theoretical background knowledge of grief and bereavement theory and practices
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice

Desirable

• BACP Approved Counselling Diploma/Degree or relevant experience
• Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB

Employer's website

https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)