Bereavement Counsellor - 12 Month Fixed term Contract

Swltraininghubs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Princess Alice Hospice is seeking an experienced Bereavement Counsellor to provide high-quality clinical assessments and individual bereavement support for adults. This 22.5-hour per week role focuses on holistic, person-centered care within our Bereavement Service.

You will be a qualified counsellor with at least two years post-qualification experience, skilled in culturally sensitive, empathic counselling both in-person and via electronic media, and capable of conducting clinical assessments.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in bereavement support for adults, in-person and via electronic media.
• Strong understanding of bereavement theories and significant loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical assessments for adults needing bereavement support.
• Deliver individual bereavement counselling with cultural sensitivity and empathy.
• Contribute to development and delivery of the Bereavement Service to ensure holistic, person-centered care.

Skills

Bereavement counselling

Clinical assessments

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Education

Counselling qualification

Job description

Bereavement Counsellor - 12 Month Fixed term Contract

Employer:

Princess Alice Hospice

Job Type:

Part Time 22.5 hours per week

Location:

Princess Alice Hospice

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Bereavement Counsellor, with an interest in spirituality, to provide high-quality clinical assessments and individual bereavement support for adults needing to access our Bereavement Service.

This key role will play a significant part in enabling us to deliver our commitment to holistic, person-centered care and develop our Bereavement Service.

You will be a qualified counsellor, with a strong understanding of the theories of bereavement and significant loss, insight into human development and at least two years’ post-qualification experience.

Skilled in conducting clinical assessments and providing culturally sensitive, empathic, non-judgmental, bereavement counselling for adults (in-person and via electronic media), your calm, professional approach will complement your excellent interpersonal skills.