Deputy Counselling Manager

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Woking is seeking a Deputy Counselling Manager to deliver exceptional palliative care. Join a dedicated team, support clients with life-limiting illnesses, and lead with integrity in an inspiring work environment that promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 27 days

Bike2Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount card

Death in Service benefit

Discounted Complementary Therapies

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Free Parking

On Site Cafe and Wellbeing Gardens

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience of working with patients with life-limiting illness.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the counselling team in maintaining high standards of care.
• Manage a caseload of bereaved clients and patients.
• Lead the Befriending Team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Tools

Electronic Patient Records EMIS

Job description

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased toannounce the following position:

DeputyCounselling Manager

We are a patient-centred charity that deliverspalliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting illnesses,who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide support tofamilies and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient Unit and WellBeing Centre at the Hospice.

You will, therefore, be joining a passionate anddedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the familiesacross Surrey community.

Our counselling team consists ofskilled professionals who work closely with the Hospices clinical teams. Thelocations we see clients in are varied, and this post involves community aswell as inpatient work. The ability to travel in your own car to visit clientsat home is essential.

We are seeking a motivated andenthusiastic Deputy Counselling Manager who is client-focused and passionateabout palliative care. Ideally, you will have experience in counsellingindividuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families, as well as experiencein team collaboration and leadership. Excellent communication skills and theability to liaise with clients and staff at all levels are essential.

Main duties of the job

A successful Deputy Counselling Managerwillbe:

Able to demonstrate experience in working with those with life limiting illnessand their families.

Able to demonstrate experience in working as part of a team.

Able to train in basic counselling skills.

Willing and able to work flexibly.

Able to take on a leadership role and manage a team.

Proficient in managing their own workload and diary and be able andwilling to work in the community.

A member of the BACP, UKCP or comparable body.

BACP accredited or have a comparable qualification.

A successful candidatewill have:

Minimum 3 years relevantpost-registration experience.

Experience of working with patientswith life limiting illness

Degree in Counselling andPsychotherapy, or an advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

This post issubject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, Exceptions Order, 1975 and assuch it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to theDisclosure and Barring Service to check for anyprevious criminal convictions.

In return for your skills, you canexpect to join a caring multidisciplinary team working in a beautiful Hospicein the heart of North West Surrey. Our vision is to enable all of those withlife-limiting illnesses to live life to the full and to equip them to die withchoice and dignity.

About us

We are passionate about our colleagues careers.Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personaldevelopment plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the followingindustry leading benefits

• Annual Leave All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service. NHS staff who join the hospice can have their NHS service recognised to start their holiday entitlement at the corresponding level, with proof of service.
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Blue Light Discount card
• Death in Service
• Discounted Complementary Therapies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Schemes including occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flexible Working
• Free Parking Available in the car park opposite the hospice
• On Site Cafe and Wellbeing Gardens
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Development

Job responsibilities

A summary of the job is below, but please see attached job description for full details.

The Deputy Counselling Manager role isessential in supporting the hospice counselling team, ensuring that the higheststandards of care are implemented and that services meet statutory regulationsand national standards. The role involves maintaining a caseload of bereavedclients, pre-bereaved clients, and patients, as well as leading the BefriendingTeam.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, or an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Accreditation or working towards accreditation.
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current issues relevant to counselling and psychotherapy practice.
• Both Adult and Child Accredited

Experience

• A Minimum of 3 years experience post registration
• Experience of working with patients with life limiting illness.
• Experience of working in a Hospice / NHS organisation
• Previous experience of leading a team

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Can drive with full driving license.
• Proficient verbal and written English skills with an ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An excellent problem solver.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work with attention to detail to ensure tasks and projects are executed with accuracy.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Able to manage a varied caseload.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list.
• Highly motivated and flexible.
• Able to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to empathise with patients that are terminally ill.
• Able to manage a co facilitate groups.
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Experience & skilled in working with Electronic Patient Records EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.