Job summary
Become part of The Myton Team and help us to make a difference...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Counselling, Bereavement and Family Support Team as a Counsellor.
Coping with a life-limiting condition is a huge challenge for patients, friends and family. Our Counsellors provide support for both adults and children, individually and in groups.
This is an on-site role across our hospices in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby, so you must be able to travel to all of these sites.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- NHS pension
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Free parking at our hospice sites
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Menopause support
Main duties of the job
A typical day for a Counsellor might include:
- Delivering one-to-one or group counselling
- Responding to referrals
- Facilitating a Childrens Bereavement Workshop or a Memorial Day
- Updating electronic client records
About you
We are seeking a qualified Counsellor with:
- BACP registration and working towards accreditation
- Post-qualification counselling experience
- Experience of working with loss and bereavement
This is an on-site role across our hospices in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby, so you must be able to travel to all of these sites.
About us
The Myton Hospices is an organisation at the forefront of palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire and with a national profile. We have 3 hospices, 2 inpatient units and an ever developing range of outpatient and community based services.
We have over 300 staff and almost 1000 volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Our people are central to the success of our palliative care services, fundraising, support teams and extensive retail footprint. We are a much loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide counselling, family support and bereavement / aftercare to patients and their families at The Myton Hospices, as directed by the Counselling Service Lead supported by the Intake Practitioner.
The post-holder will at all times practice with care, compassion, competence, good communication, courage and commitment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload including one to one counselling, group and family support work as directed by the Counselling Service Lead.
- To respond to referrals appropriately, according to service policy.
- To communicate effectively with appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and volunteers, whilst maintaining strict client confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers.
- To work closely with, and provide cover during annual leave or sickness, for other members of the Counselling team as requested by the Counselling Service Lead.
- To assist in the continuing development of the Counselling, Bereavement & Family Support Service.
- To work with the other Counsellors and the Counselling Lead, to plan, facilitate and deliver Childrens Bereavement Workshops and Memorial Days.
- To prioritise, organise self and workload to ensure effective service delivery.
- To maintain an efficient record system, on the electronic medical records, including the filing and handling of confidential documents.
Professional
- To maintain confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To abide by professional code of conduct at all times.
- To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and attend training sessions as identified by the Line Manager.
- To attend all annual mandatory training specific to your role including Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults, fire training, Health and Safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide counselling, family support and bereavement / aftercare to patients and their families at The Myton Hospices, as directed by the Counselling Service Lead supported by the Intake Practitioner.
The post-holder will at all times practice with care, compassion, competence, good communication, courage and commitment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload including one to one counselling, group and family support work as directed by the Counselling Service Lead.
- To respond to referrals appropriately, according to service policy.
- To communicate effectively with appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and volunteers, whilst maintaining strict client confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers.
- To work closely with, and provide cover during annual leave or sickness, for other members of the Counselling team as requested by the Counselling Service Lead.
- To assist in the continuing development of the Counselling, Bereavement & Family Support Service.
- To work with the other Counsellors and the Counselling Lead, to plan, facilitate and deliver Childrens Bereavement Workshops and Memorial Days.
- To prioritise, organise self and workload to ensure effective service delivery.
- To maintain an efficient record system, on the electronic medical records, including the filing and handling of confidential documents.
Professional
- To maintain confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To abide by professional code of conduct at all times.
- To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and attend training sessions as identified by the Line Manager.
- To attend all annual mandatory training specific to your role including Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults, fire training, Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- The right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to our sites in Warwick, Coventry and Rugby
- Ability / willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional diploma in Counselling
- BACP registration and working towards accreditation
- Evidence of continual professional development and education
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Good computer literacy with knowledge of Windows applications and electronic patient/client record databases
- Good planning and organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience of working as a counsellor
- Experience of working with loss and bereavement
- Ability to carry out assessments and provide high quality counselling
- Experience of working virtually, face to face and on the telephone
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience of working with children and young people
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- The right to work in the UK
- Ability to travel to our sites in Warwick, Coventry and Rugby
- Ability / willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional diploma in Counselling
- BACP registration and working towards accreditation
- Evidence of continual professional development and education
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Good computer literacy with knowledge of Windows applications and electronic patient/client record databases
- Good planning and organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience of working as a counsellor
- Experience of working with loss and bereavement
- Ability to carry out assessments and provide high quality counselling
- Experience of working virtually, face to face and on the telephone
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience of working with children and young people
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).
