Hospice Counsellor (Part-Time) – Bereavement & Support

WhereToTalk; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Travel expenses

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

NHS Pension Scheme access

Blue Light Discount Card scheme

Job summary

A local independent hospice in Maidenhead is seeking a Counsellor to join their Counselling and Support Services Team. The role involves providing specialist counselling to patients and families, promoting emotional wellbeing, and offering bereavement support. The ideal candidate will have experience with life-limiting illnesses and strong communication skills. This position also includes a range of employee benefits such as generous annual leave and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting individuals experiencing bereavement.
• Experience of working with groups and/or families.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist counselling to patients and families.
• Support individuals in adjusting to changes in their health.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, quality of life, and resilience.
• Provide bereavement counselling.

Skills

Experience of working with people with life‑limiting illness

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local independent hospice in Maidenhead is seeking a Counsellor to join their Counselling and Support Services Team. The role involves providing specialist counselling to patients and families, promoting emotional wellbeing, and offering bereavement support. The ideal candidate will have experience with life-limiting illnesses and strong communication skills. This position also includes a range of employee benefits such as generous annual leave and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.