Job summary
Farleigh Hospice is a charity that provides support to people affected by life limiting illnesses across mid Essex.
The Family Support Counselling Team provide 1-to-1 and couple counselling for patients and their carers/family members.
We have paid Sessional Counsellor opportunities for qualified counsellors to work with patients and families facing a life threatening or terminal illness. The work may be virtual or face-face at Farleigh Hospice or clients homes.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the Family Support Service, providing time-limited counselling (6 or 12 sessions) to adults who have been referred to Farleigh Hospice. Experience of working with illness and/or bereavement is advantageous but not essential.
You will be:
- A qualified counsellor who has completed a BACP or other suitable accredited course, to at least diploma level
- A registered member of BACP or equivalent organisation and working within the professional ethical framework
You will have:
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Greater than 1 year of personal therapy
- Experience of working with clients who have suffered loss and/or health issues
- Professional indemnity and own liability insurance
About us
We offer a great working environment, flexible working and a strong team to support you.
Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period.Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure.Charity Registration No: 284670
Job description
Job responsibilities
Tasks include (not exclusively):
- To initially assess patients and family members (adults) who present with complex psychological needs
- To provide time-limited, focussed counselling (6 or 12 sessions) for patients and families (adults) on an individual or couple basis
- Maintain records and statistics in accordance with Farleigh Hospice requirements and GDPR
- Attend own supervision to BACP or equivalent organisation minimum requirement or above
- To attend supervision with Family Support Counsellor at pre-agreed regular intervals
- Participate in the work of the Family Support team, ensuring confidential, effective and consistent professional practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Tasks include (not exclusively):
- To initially assess patients and family members (adults) who present with complex psychological needs
- To provide time-limited, focussed counselling (6 or 12 sessions) for patients and families (adults) on an individual or couple basis
- Maintain records and statistics in accordance with Farleigh Hospice requirements and GDPR
- Attend own supervision to BACP or equivalent organisation minimum requirement or above
- To attend supervision with Family Support Counsellor at pre-agreed regular intervals
- Participate in the work of the Family Support team, ensuring confidential, effective and consistent professional practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Greater than 1 year of personal therapy.
- Experience of working with clients who have suffered loss and/or health issues.
- Significant post-qualification experience.
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Hold professional indemnity and own liability insurance.
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified counsellor who has completed a BACP or other suitable accredited course, to at least diploma level.
- Registration/membership with BACP or equivalent organisation and working within the professional ethical framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Greater than 1 year of personal therapy.
- Experience of working with clients who have suffered loss and/or health issues.
- Significant post-qualification experience.
Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Hold professional indemnity and own liability insurance.
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified counsellor who has completed a BACP or other suitable accredited course, to at least diploma level.
- Registration/membership with BACP or equivalent organisation and working within the professional ethical framework
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).
