Volunteering and Recruitment

We are not currently recruiting into this role so please do not fill in our application at this time

Please watch this space for our next round of recruitment, in the meantime find out more about the role below:

The bereavement service offers 1:1 brief intervention support (typically a 6 session model) to recently bereaved.

What are we looking for? 

• An accredited counselling qualification or to be in the 2^nd year of a diploma or degree in counselling (first year students will be considered).
• Completion of a working online counselling training
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially empathy & sensitivity
• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the service (including IT updates)
• An awareness of the importance of client confidentiality

Key responsibilities:

• Meet with allocated clients on a one-to-one basis.
• Follow-up administration which includes uploading electronic notes onto a client record
• Participate in regular monthly supervision group meetings, in accordance with best practice
• Attend the hospice organisational induction, and relevant initial training for the role

Apply and more information:

If you have passion and commitment in supporting people through their bereavement please keep an eye on this space for more information about upcoming opportunities  

Please be aware this post involves working in Regulated Activity under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and is subject to an enhanced DBS with Barred list check (ie adult/child or both).

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position working with adults at risk and/or children if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with the relevant group (ie adults, children or both).