Bereavement Services Lead & Volunteer Supervisor

St Margaret'S Somerset Hospice; Bishop's Hull; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 33 days incl. bank

Pension scheme (NHS & non-NHS)

Life assurance 2x salary

Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

On-site parking

Volunteer and fundraising support

Job summary

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is seeking an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist to provide specialist bereavement assessment and support, including those with complex needs. You will manage referrals, caseloads and ensure high-quality, safe, compassionate support.

You will lead the Bereavement Support Volunteers and counselling students, recruit and supervise, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver equitable bereavement services regionally.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or equivalent in counselling/psychotherapy.
• Diploma in Clinical Supervision.
• BACP registration or equivalent.
• Training in Bereavement and loss.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex bereavement needs and develop person-centred plans.
• Manage and prioritise referrals and caseloads.
• Support grief needs with compassion and professional boundaries.
• Lead and supervise Bereavement Support Volunteers and counselling students.
• Recruit, induct and develop bereavement volunteers.
• Collaborate with hospice teams and external services.
• Identify safeguarding risks and respond appropriately.

Skills

Bereavement care

Assessment

Caseload management

Risk & safeguarding

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Advanced Diploma in counselling or psychotherapy

Diploma in Clinical Supervision

BACP registered or equivalent

Training in Bereavement and loss

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is seeking an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist to provide specialist bereavement assessment and support, including those with complex needs. You will manage referrals, caseloads and ensure high-quality, safe, compassionate support.

You will lead the Bereavement Support Volunteers and counselling students, recruit and supervise, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver equitable bereavement services regionally.