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Counsellor - Wales

The closing date is 02 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a Counsellor in partnership with MNDA to provide pre and post bereavement to support to people in Wales including those from the MND community.

Main duties of the job

The Counsellor is part of the Allied Health Professionals Team, providing specialist counselling and bereavement support to patients, carers, and families as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering flexible, high-quality emotional support, collaborating closely with colleagues and external agencies, and ensuring best practice in line with Marie Curies Emotional Support Policy. The Counsellor also contributes to team meetings, care planning, and service improvement, helping to create a supportive environment for those facing loss and end-of-life care.

About us

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC03098

Job locations

Wales, UK

Wales

Wales

CF64 3YR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract, 1-year. Part-time hours, 18.75 hours per week.

Based: All Wales. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in Wales.

What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with eyecare cost
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees

What were looking for:

  • Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
  • Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
  • Experience working with diverse age groups and an understanding of palliative care and clinical governance.
  • Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
  • A UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle.

Application Process:

  • Close date for applications: 2nd February 2026
  • Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed
  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager, Sharon Jenkins at Sharon.Jenkins@mariecurie.org.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract, 1-year. Part-time hours, 18.75 hours per week.

Based: All Wales. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in Wales.

What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with eyecare cost
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees

What were looking for:

  • Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
  • Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
  • Experience working with diverse age groups and an understanding of palliative care and clinical governance.
  • Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
  • A UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle.

Application Process:

  • Close date for applications: 2nd February 2026
  • Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed
  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager, Sharon Jenkins at Sharon.Jenkins@mariecurie.org.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.

Experience

Essential

  • Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.

Desirable

  • Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement. A UK Driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.

Experience

Essential

  • Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.

Desirable

  • Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement. A UK Driver's license and access to a vehicle.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Wales, UK

Wales

Wales

CF64 3YR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Wales, UK

Wales

Wales

CF64 3YR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Sharon Jenkins

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MC03098

Job locations

Wales, UK

Wales

Wales

CF64 3YR


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