Counsellor

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service in Maidenhead seeks a compassionate Counsellor to join the Family Support Team. The role provides emotional and bereavement support to children and families from referral through bereavement and beyond.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing family support services and help deliver family and bereavement events. Diploma in Counselling is required, and a commitment to supporting families facing bereavement is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Counselling required.
• Experience in emotional and bereavement support preferred.
• Commitment to supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and bereavement support to children and their families from referral through bereavement and beyond.
• Contribute to the development of family support services and assist in bereavement events.
• Support the Family Support Team to deliver family-focused activities.

Job description

Counsellor

Salary: £15,623–£19,092 per annum (£39,059–£47,730 FTE, pro rata)
Hours: 15 hours per week

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our Family Support Team and help us make a meaningful difference to the lives of the families we support.

You will provide emotional and bereavement support to children and their families, building trusted relationships from the point of referral through to bereavement and beyond. You will also contribute to the development of our family support services and help deliver family and bereavement support events.

If you hold a Diploma in Counselling and have a passion for supporting children, families and those experiencing bereavement, we would love to hear from you.