Job summary
As part of Havens Hospices' multidisciplinary team to provide counselling and emotional support to the children, young people and families using Havens Hospices Care Services to improve mental health and wellbeing following often traumatic life events.
To provide support and education to other teams, agencies and professionals working with children, young people and adults with life-limiting illnesses and following bereavement.
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with Havens Hospices Care Teams to identify children, young people and families that require psychological support, ensuring good communication and effective joint planning and working.
- To work with patients and families independently within a professional framework and following Havens Hospices policy.
- To ensure that patients and families are aware of the therapeutic supportive services available to them
About us
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in multidisciplinary meetings as necessary.
- To develop activities in accordance with the needs of the service.
- To contribute to service reporting and audits, as necessary.
- To contribute to service outcomes by monitoring and evaluating using a variety of tools.
- To keep records which facilitate communication within the charity following Havens Hospices policy and being mindful of good work practice.
- To adhere to the Service Standard Operating Procedure and highlight any operational variances to the Service Lead.
- To use professional judgement when determining the best course of action including managing safeguarding concerns in a safe and sensitive manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in multidisciplinary meetings as necessary.
- To develop activities in accordance with the needs of the service.
- To contribute to service reporting and audits, as necessary.
- To contribute to service outcomes by monitoring and evaluating using a variety of tools.
- To keep records which facilitate communication within the charity following Havens Hospices policy and being mindful of good work practice.
- To adhere to the Service Standard Operating Procedure and highlight any operational variances to the Service Lead.
- To use professional judgement when determining the best course of action including managing safeguarding concerns in a safe and sensitive manner.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recognised professional child and young person counselling or psychotherapy qualification (Level 4 diploma as a minimum)
- Be a registered member of a recognised professional body (BACP, NCPS)
- Experience in working with children, young people and families
- Palliative care / bereavement support experience
- UK Driving Licence and access to own transport
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups
- Qualification in Education and Training / relevant experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recognised professional child and young person counselling or psychotherapy qualification (Level 4 diploma as a minimum)
- Be a registered member of a recognised professional body (BACP, NCPS)
- Experience in working with children, young people and families
- Palliative care / bereavement support experience
- UK Driving Licence and access to own transport
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups
- Qualification in Education and Training / relevant experience
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).
