Description Why we need your help Coping with bereavement involves painful feelings, coming to terms with loss and making adjustments in life. We are looking for a volunteer counsellor to provide counselling support to relatives, carers and friends of patients who are terminally ill or who have died. We are looking for volunteer qualified counsellors to provide counselling support to individuals impacted by terminal illness. We are looking for counsellors-in-training to provide counselling support to individuals impacted by terminal illness. What we need you to do Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Provide 2-4 counselling sessions per week for in-patients, day services and community services Identify when the level of support may be beyond the scope of counselling and that other professional help may be needed Identify and agree desired outcomes with the person being counselled and how these will be reviewed / achieved To be supervised by a qualified external supervisor Provide statistical records on a weekly basis to the hospice administration team To follow Marie Curie policies, standards and procedures What skills or experience do you need? Diploma in Counselling from a recognised body The ability to deal sensitively with people facing or experiencing loss To be emotionally balanced and self-aware as this is a demanding role To keep up-to-date with professional developments in counselling and specialist palliative care An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the actions required when working with people who may at risk to themselves or others Supervision from an external supervisor and an ability to raise any concerns quickly A sense of humour What we can offer you An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment An induction, training, support and supervision in your role Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses What we ask of you To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines To complete an induction and any training related to the role Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users. For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteer Operations Centre on volunteeringmariecurie.org.uk or on 0800 304 7032.