Volunteer Bereavement Counsellor

Stockton Volunteers; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and qualified counsellor to join their bereavement services team. This role involves providing high-quality support to bereaved individuals, ensuring ethical service delivery while managing a personal caseload. The ideal candidate will possess experience in bereavement counselling and hold membership with a recognized professional body. The organization offers a collaborative environment focused on personal development and community support. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact and have the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply and contribute to this vital service.

Benefits

20% discount off shop purchases

Opportunities for training and personal development

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Provided lunch for volunteering over 5 hours

Access to discounts with other retailers

10% discount in Northgate Tea Rooms

Qualifications

• Experience in bereavement services as a volunteer or qualified counsellor.
• Accreditation with BACP or equivalent professional body.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Bereavement Service to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage a caseload of bereaved individuals and collaborate with other team members.

Skills

Bereavement Counselling

Client Assessment

Professional Ethics

Collaboration

Education

Accredited Counsellor

Experience in Bereavement Services

Job description

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you. Volunteering hours will fall within the Bereavement Counselling Service’s opening times of: Mondays 9.00am to 5.00pm, Tuesdays – Thursdays 09.00am to 7.00pm, and Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm.

DBS Check needed?: Yes

Age Requirements: 18 years old plus

Please note we are unable to offer placements at this moment in time.

Role Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified counsellor. They must have experience of working within bereavement services either as a volunteer or qualified counsellor to join our bereavement services and counselling team. The post holder will be responsible for working as part of the counselling team and will hold a caseload of bereaved individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To work as a key member of the Bereavement Service to ensure a high-quality service delivery in an ethical and professional manner in line with the agreed Standard Operating Policy.
2. To be a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent professional body and to be accredited with that body.
3. To be an experienced counsellor able to work both short or long term with clients including experience of working with bereavement and loss.
4. To be responsible for a caseload as agreed with Head of Bereavement Counselling and service requirements.
5. To have experience of assessing clients for risk and suitability, recognising the need to seek support in more difficult and complex situations from Head of Bereavement Counselling and/or Supervisor.
6. To work collaboratively with other members of the service, volunteers, and wider Hospice as a whole to enable best support for patients and their families.
7. To liaise with external agencies and referrers as necessary in a professional manner in line with agreed confidentiality guidelines.
8. To maintain appropriate records to meet professional and Hospice guidelines and standards set by statutory bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
9. To engage in regular supervision in accordance with professional requirements.
10. To maintain professional competence and ensure evidence-based practice by keeping updated with in-house education, current research, and development.
11. To demonstrate a commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD).
12. To carry out the role in accordance with the law, Hospice and service Policies and other relevant professional guidelines.

Training requirements:

Teesside Hospice Mandatory Training, including Safeguarding etc.

Communications:

The Head of Bereavement Services or Counselling Co-Ordinator will regularly provide you with any information updates, training opportunities, and upcoming events appropriate to your role.

You will be provided with a Teesside Hospice volunteer badge.

Benefits:

1. 20% discount off purchases made in our shops.
2. Opportunities for training and personal development.
3. Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
4. Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day.
5. Access to discounts with other retailers and companies.
6. 10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms.

If you’re friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we’d love to have you join our team!

If you would like to discuss this role further, please see the Person Specification or contact Tara Evans, Head of Bereavement Counselling, 01642 811063.

To apply, please click on ‘Apply Today’ in the box opposite and complete our online application form.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

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