Job Description
Adult Counsellor (Band 5)
Permanent – Part Time
13 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service and with the expectation that Fridays will be covered and another day of your choice
£29,970 to 36,483 pro rata, depending on experience
Stratford-upon-Avon
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time qualified Adult Counsellor to join our team.
At The Shakespeare Hospice, we consider it a privilege to be able to offer professional counselling support to our patients, their carers and families, at a time when they may be experiencing significant stress and difficulties. We offer a safe, calm and impartial space for individuals to talk in confidence, building a therapeutic relationship with a regular and consistent member of our team.
The successful candidate will possess a Counselling degree or equivalent, such as a Level 5 in Diploma in Counselling (recognised by BACP/UKCP/other relevant recognised professional bodies).
You will also be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills in order to maintain and develop data collection.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be a team player who is enthusiastic and passionate about palliative and end of life care. You should be keen to continuously improve practice and advocate on behalf of patients. You should also be willing to both learn and develop whilst supporting other team members, inclu...