Counsellor

Alexander Devine Childrens Service; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service in Maidenhead is seeking a part-time Counsellor (15 hours per week) to provide emotional and bereavement support to children and their families from initial referral through bereavement and beyond.

You will build trusted relationships, contribute to the development of our family support services, and help deliver family and bereavement events. A Diploma in Counselling is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Counselling required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and bereavement support to children and families.
• Build trusted relationships from referral through bereavement and beyond.
• Help develop family support services and deliver family/bereavement events.

Skills

Counselling

Bereavement support

Education

Diploma in Counselling

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.