Job summary
We are looking to recruit anexperienced Counsellor with skills in palliative care, who can demonstrate experience and knowledge in safeguarding adults, ispassionate about our patients and is a collaborative colleague.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,869- £37,577 pro rata, Band 5, Competency Based Framework
Working
Pattern: 30hours per week over 4
days
Based at: Cross-site: Heald Green and
Little Hulton
Call to
action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a
much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Patrick Clark, Senior Counsellor, on 0161 498 3668 if
more information is required.
Applicants
must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at
this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced
DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within
the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training
appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and
responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working
Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty
2015.
Timescales
We reserve the right
to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Closing
Date: 1st October 2025
Interview
Date: 14th October 2025
Main duties of the job
- Assessment, planning and delivery of counselling and therapeutic
interventions to a consistently high standard in the context of specialist
palliative and supportive care.
- Foster good working relationships and communicate with members of
the multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professional and users of the
service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist
palliative and supportive care.
- Act in accordance with The British Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (BACP).
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's
providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by
life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding
person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St
Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve
our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37
after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time
employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave
(pro rata for part-time)
- Heath cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7%
matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS
pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12
months)
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted meals on site
- Meaningful work, making a difference
in the lives of others
- Opportunity to develop your leadership
skills within a structured development framework
- IIP Platinum employer creating the
right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Counsellor will:
- Work
in accordance with and to promote St Anns core values.
- Undertake
initial assessments and ongoing therapy for patients/clients referred into the
Service within the hospice or remotely.
- Provide
operational support for members of the team as required and work flexibly to
meet the needs of The Lets Talk Service.
- Work
as part of the multi-disciplinary PFST and the wider Hospice Team.
- Ensure
that documentation relating to patient/client care is clear and accurate
in-line with hospice policies and procedures.
- Provide
information and training on psychological services for professional groups
visiting the hospice or for those seeking information about psychological
support.
- Work
in cooperation with the Senior Counsellor to develop the psychological
well-being service.
- Provide
psychological support therapies in accordance with relevant ethical frameworks
(e.g. BACP).
- Organise
and manage own workload effectively.
- Liaise
with other psychological support organisations and agencies.
- Work
in accordance with all hospice policies and procedures.Actively
participate in the yearly individual performance review process to identify all
learning needs, and take necessary steps in order to reach personal and
professional objectives by maintaining own CPD.
- Engage
with line management supervision and external clinical supervision.
- Provide
professional support and advice on psychological issues to healthcare and other
professionals working in the hospice.
- Actively
engage in the organisational reporting system and action and monitor findings
in relation to clinical services.
- Contribute,
implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to
local policies relevant to patient and carer support.
- Foster
good working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health & social
care professionals.
- Work
within the multidisciplinary team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical
activity demonstrating innovative solutions to maximise resources.
- Work
within local and national legislative framework, policies and procedures.
- Promote
a culture which respects and recognises diversity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Counsellor will:
- Work
in accordance with and to promote St Anns core values.
- Undertake
initial assessments and ongoing therapy for patients/clients referred into the
Service within the hospice or remotely.
- Provide
operational support for members of the team as required and work flexibly to
meet the needs of The Lets Talk Service.
- Work
as part of the multi-disciplinary PFST and the wider Hospice Team.
- Ensure
that documentation relating to patient/client care is clear and accurate
in-line with hospice policies and procedures.
- Provide
information and training on psychological services for professional groups
visiting the hospice or for those seeking information about psychological
support.
- Work
in cooperation with the Senior Counsellor to develop the psychological
well-being service.
- Provide
psychological support therapies in accordance with relevant ethical frameworks
(e.g. BACP).
- Organise
and manage own workload effectively.
- Liaise
with other psychological support organisations and agencies.
- Work
in accordance with all hospice policies and procedures.Actively
participate in the yearly individual performance review process to identify all
learning needs, and take necessary steps in order to reach personal and
professional objectives by maintaining own CPD.
- Engage
with line management supervision and external clinical supervision.
- Provide
professional support and advice on psychological issues to healthcare and other
professionals working in the hospice.
- Actively
engage in the organisational reporting system and action and monitor findings
in relation to clinical services.
- Contribute,
implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to
local policies relevant to patient and carer support.
- Foster
good working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health & social
care professionals.
- Work
within the multidisciplinary team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical
activity demonstrating innovative solutions to maximise resources.
- Work
within local and national legislative framework, policies and procedures.
- Promote
a culture which respects and recognises diversity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Awareness of the importance of self-care.
- A knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Capacity and Safeguarding).
- A good standard of computer literacy.
- Access to a vehicle to enable independent travel between hospice sites
- A commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with the organisations Competency Framework.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma or equivalent (Level 4) in Counselling.
The Counsellor will be able to demonstrate:
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of bereavement care.
- Experience of working with loss and bereavement in a counselling context.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Understanding and commitment to working within the code of practice and ethical framework of the relevant professional body (BACP).
- An awareness of the importance of self-care when working with loss.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Awareness of the importance of self-care.
- A knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Capacity and Safeguarding).
- A good standard of computer literacy.
- Access to a vehicle to enable independent travel between hospice sites
- A commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with the organisations Competency Framework.
Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma or equivalent (Level 4) in Counselling.
The Counsellor will be able to demonstrate:
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of bereavement care.
- Experience of working with loss and bereavement in a counselling context.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Understanding and commitment to working within the code of practice and ethical framework of the relevant professional body (BACP).
- An awareness of the importance of self-care when working with loss.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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.
