Adult Counsellor (Band 5)
Permanent – Part Time
13 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service and with the expectation that Fridays will be covered and another day of your choice
£29,970 to 36,483 pro rata, depending on experience
Stratford-upon-Avon
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time qualified Adult Counsellor to join our team.
At The Shakespeare Hospice, we consider it a privilege to be able to offer professional counselling support to our patients, their carers and families, at a time when they may be experiencing significant stress and difficulties. We offer a safe, calm and impartial space for individuals to talk in confidence, building a therapeutic relationship with a regular and consistent member of our team.
The successful candidate will possess a Counselling degree or equivalent, such as a Level 5 in Diploma in Counselling (recognised by BACP/UKCP/other relevant recognised professional bodies).
You will also be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills in order to maintain and develop data collection.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be a team player who is enthusiastic and passionate about palliative and end of life care. You should be keen to continuously improve practice and advocate on behalf of patients. You should also be willing to both learn and develop whilst supporting other team members, including our Volunteer Counsellors, in their day-to-day practice. This will include organising training for the counselling team. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to the changing nature of the support that we provide.
Experience of working with those directly affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness, their carers and loved ones would be an advantage.
Palliative and end of life care is very rewarding, but we know that at times it can also be challenging and staff welfare is of paramount importance to us. You will receive monthly external clinical supervision in accordance with BACP, alongside regular meetings with your line manager, annual appraisal and access to the Hospice's Employment Assistance Programme.
A full job description is available by clicking ‘apply'.
If you would like to be part of our dedicated team; making a real difference to those in need, then we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 February 2025, at the Shakespeare Hospice.
Next Steps:
By clicking ‘apply' you will be taken to our website, where you can see further details (including a link to the job description) as well as details of how to complete your application.
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