Volunteer Counsellor

Hospice in the Weald; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity is seeking Volunteer Counsellors to provide essential emotional and psychological support to bereaved patients and their families. The role requires high empathy and sensitivity, along with a commitment to ongoing training and supervision. Candidates must be willing to dedicate up to 4 hours weekly for at least two years, contributing to a supportive environment and various activities within the Counselling and Support Service.

Benefits

4 CPD days annually

Ongoing training opportunities

Clinical Supervision provided

Qualifications

• Experience providing emotional and psychological support.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a caring environment.
• Willingness to commit for a minimum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to patients and significant others.
• Support CSS activities such as bereavement groups.
• Attend group supervision sessions.

Skills

High empathy

Awareness

Sensitivity

Job description

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As part of the Counselling and Support Service (CSS), you will provide counselling to patients and their significant others. This vital role offers emotional and psychological support during pre- and post-bereavement, requiring high empathy, awareness, and sensitivity.

Volunteers are also expected to support other CSS activities such as bereavement groups and events.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a caring and professional service.

When?

Up to 4 hours per week with clients.

Group supervision occurs fortnightly for 2 hours. Current supervision times are Tuesday or Thursday mornings between 10 am and 12 noon, and Tuesday afternoons between 2 pm and 4 pm. An additional Monday afternoon session is planned.

Our counselling services include evening appointments and Saturday mornings to accommodate client needs.

Further Information

Volunteer Counsellors currently work via telephone, online, and in person.

Full training is provided before starting client work, along with ongoing Clinical Supervision. Client work typically begins with individuals who have been bereaved.

We offer 4 CPD days annually and other training opportunities. Mandatory training is part of your induction, and a New Starter Welcome Day is held on the first Friday of each month.

A minimum commitment of two years is required.

What do I do next?

For more information, contact the Head of Counselling and Support Service via email.

Application deadline is midnight on August 10th.

Interviews will include an initial group session followed by individual interviews scheduled the following week.