The UK’s leading end-of-life charity has an amazing opportunity for a Children and Young Person's Counsellor to join the team at Newcastle Hospice. Apply today if you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference by supporting children and young people facing grief or loss. Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, delivering community nursing and hospice care while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. The care and support we provide is highly valued, but we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. One in four people in the UK with a terminal illness does not receive the care or support they deserve. We are recruiting for a Children and Young Person's Counsellor to join the team at Newcastle Hospice. Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 6 – £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata) Hours/Contract: Permanent – Part Time – 30 hours per week (week days) Closing Date: 17th January 2025 Interview Date: w/c 3rd February 2025 As a post holder, you will provide a flexible counselling service to children and young people facing grief and loss, and support patients and carers to help them support children and young people in their family. You will work alongside the Bereavement Coordinator to coordinate the Hospice’s Children and Young Person's Counselling Service. What we’re looking for: Degree/ Diploma in Child Counselling Member of BACP Significant post-qualification experience in counselling or equivalent Palliative care experience is advantageous Excellent organisational skills UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for work travel Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.