Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

WhereToTalk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programmes

Discounts

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Birmingham Hospice is seeking a compassionate counsellor to join our Wellbeing Team in Erdington, with primary location in Birmingham but occasional cross-site work.

You will provide holistic counselling for individuals and groups affected by life-limiting illness, grief and bereavement, and work within palliative care guidelines. The role is permanent, part-time (15 hours) with a Band 6 salary of £37,002–£44,557 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor registered with a professional body (e.g., BACP).
• Experience and understanding of loss, grief and bereavement.
• Advanced training in theory and practice of counselling.
• Knowledge of at least two psychological therapy models.
• Experience providing counselling in a professional setting.
• Experience of clinical assessment within counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic counselling for individuals and groups.
• Support clients referred by professionals or self-referral.
• Work within palliative care and NICE guidance.

Skills

Counselling experience

Grief & bereavement

Clinical assessment

Therapy models knowledge

Advanced training

Education

Counselling qualification

BACP registration

Job description

Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Counsellor Required: Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham Hospice

Closing Date:5 July

Primary Location:Erdington, although occasional cross site working may be

required

Hours:15 hours

Duration:Permanent

Salary: Clinical Band 6, £37,002 – £44,557 per year pro rata

DBS Requirement:Enhanced check with Adult Barring List

Make a meaningful difference through compassionate counselling

Join Birmingham Hospices Wellbeing Team and help people navigate grief, bereavement and life‑limiting illness with care, dignity and hope.

Are you a compassionate and skilled counsellor who wants to make a meaningful difference to people affected by life‑limiting illness, grief and bereavement?

We are looking for a caring, committed professional to join our Wellbeing Team as a Counsellor, providing a supportive and therapeutic space for clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives.

At Birmingham Hospice, our teams are committed to improving quality of life for people living with life‑limiting conditions, while also supporting their families and loved ones through one of the most challenging periods they may ever face.

Our Counselling Team is on an exciting journey. We are developing a new pioneering private service, while continuing to enhance the support we provide for hospice clients and their families.

As part of the team, you will provide holistic counselling support for individuals and groups, helping patients, families and bereaved clients explore grief, loss and bereavement in a safe and compassionate environment.

You will deliver a comprehensive therapeutic service for clients referred by professionals or through self‑referral, working within the context of palliative care and in line with relevant psychological principles and NICE guidance.

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for:

A qualified counsellor registered with an approved professional counselling body, such as BACP, with experience and understanding of loss, grief and bereavement.

Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling.

Practitioner-level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy.

Significant experience of providing counselling in a professional setting.

Experience of clinical assessment within a counselling setting.

What we offer in return:

The opportunity to be part of an amazing and growing charity.

A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

Access to wellbeing programmes, Reward Gateway retail discounts and financial tools.

The opportunity to develop and grow your counselling career within the charity sector.

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please email Surjit Heer, Wellbeing Team Lead, at: [e-mail]