Counsellor / Specialist Children’s Worker
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Emotional Wellbeing and Spiritual Care Team at St Elizabeth Hospice.
Our service provides emotional support to children, young people and families living with a family member with a progressive illness. The service also provides bereavement support following the loss of a loved one.
You must hold a professional qualification and be registered to practise as a counsellor, social worker or other relevant registered professional. You must have a qualification/experience in providing children’s support. A minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience in a palliative care setting is ideal. Our ideal candidate will have proven abilities to work with children, families and adults who have changing needs, both on an individual basis and in groups, as well as an understanding and ability to support individuals and families throughout their illness.
We are looking for a candidate who is motivated to work as part of the team as a whole and is enthusiastic about helping develop the service for young people and their families.
Key responsibilities
- To work in partnership with key agencies as an advisor or training/coaching resource, in liaison with the adult counselling service and other local bereavement and children’s service providers.
- To promote and develop individual and group work as a resource for children and families in the hospice catchment area enabling bereaved children and their carers to receive a service responsive to their needs.
- To lead in the delivery of a high‑quality service, empowering families to develop their own coping strategies.
- To work as part of the Emotional Wellbeing and Spiritual Care team to help run and develop the service.
St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people we work with and has a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. All posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Robust safeguarding policies are in place, and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact Sam Brimicombe, Emotional Wellbeing Team Leader, at sam@stelizabethhospice.co.uk.
Benefits
The hospice offers a generous benefit package, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement
- Life Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
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