Job summary
- Location: Across all sites (Warwick, Coventry and Rugby)
- Status: Permanent, part time (30 hours per week)
- Closing Date: 16th January 2023
Become part of The Myton Team and help us to make a difference...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our counselling team as an Adult and Children's Counsellor.
Coping with a terminal illness is a huge challenge for patients, friends and family, including children. As an Adult & Children's Counsellor, youll provide support for both adults and children, individually and in groups.
Benefits of working at Myton...
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave increasing with long service plus Bank Holidays, an additional leave purchase option
- Option to transfer your NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
- Winter savings plan
- NHS Blue Light discount scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
- Free eye tests
- Subsidised meals and complementary drinks
- Free sanitary products
Main duties of the job
A typical day for an Adult & Children's Counsellor may include:
- Delivering one-to-one or group counselling
- Responding to referrals
- Facilitating a Children's Bereavement Workshop or a Memorial Day
- Updating electronic medical records
About you:
We are seeking a qualified counsellor with:
- Relevant post-qualification experience, including working with children
- Observation and listening skills
- Patience, tolerance and sensitivity
- An understanding of your own attitudes and responses
- An appreciation of maintaining the strictest confidentiality
- A passion for working with children and adults when they are at their most vulnerable
About us
The Myton Hospices is an organisation at the forefront of palliative and end of life care across Coventry and Warwickshire and with a national profile. We have 3 hospices, 2 inpatient units and an ever developing range of outpatient and community based services.
We have over 300 staff and almost 1000 volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Our people are central to the success of our palliative care services, fundraising, support teams and extensive retail footprint. We are a much loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide counselling, family support and bereavement/aftercare to patients and their families at the Myton Hospices, as directed by the Senior Counsellor/Counselling Team coordinator supported by the Intake Practitioner.
The post-holder will at all times practice with care, compassion, competence, good communication, courage and commitment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload including one to one counselling, group and family support work as directed by the Senior Counsellor.
- To respond to referrals appropriately, according to service policy.
- To communicate effectively with appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and volunteers, whilst maintaining strict client confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers.
- To work closely with, and provide cover during annual leave or sickness for, other members of the Counselling team as requested by the Counselling Team Coordinator.
- To assist in the continuing development of the Counselling team and Patient, Family & Carer Support Service (PFCSS).
- To work with the other Counsellors, Senior Counsellor and volunteers to plan, facilitate and deliver Children's Bereavement Workshops and Memorial Days.
- To prioritise and organise own workload to ensure effective service delivery.
- To maintain an efficient record system on the electronic medical records, using Crosscare, including the filing and handling of confidential documents.
Professional Responsibilities:
- To maintain confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To abide by the professional code of conduct at all times.
- To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and attend training sessions as identified by the Line Manager.
- To attend all annual mandatory training relevant to your role, including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults, Fire Safety and Health & Safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide counselling, family support and bereavement/aftercare to patients and their families at the Myton Hospices, as directed by the Senior Counsellor/Counselling Team coordinator supported by the Intake Practitioner.
The post-holder will at all times practice with care, compassion, competence, good communication, courage and commitment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To maintain a clinical caseload including one to one counselling, group and family support work as directed by the Senior Counsellor.
- To respond to referrals appropriately, according to service policy.
- To communicate effectively with appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and volunteers, whilst maintaining strict client confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers.
- To work closely with, and provide cover during annual leave or sickness for, other members of the Counselling team as requested by the Counselling Team Coordinator.
- To assist in the continuing development of the Counselling team and Patient, Family & Carer Support Service (PFCSS).
- To work with the other Counsellors, Senior Counsellor and volunteers to plan, facilitate and deliver Children's Bereavement Workshops and Memorial Days.
- To prioritise and organise own workload to ensure effective service delivery.
- To maintain an efficient record system on the electronic medical records, using Crosscare, including the filing and handling of confidential documents.
Professional Responsibilities:
- To maintain confidentiality according to BACP Guidelines.
- To abide by the professional code of conduct at all times.
- To demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and attend training sessions as identified by the Line Manager.
- To attend all annual mandatory training relevant to your role, including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults, Fire Safety and Health & Safety.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Good computer literacy with knowledge of Windows applications
- and Crosscare
- Good planning and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Ability/willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
- Ability to cover our three sites in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby (clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work would be preferable)
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience of working as a counsellor
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to carry out family assessments and provide high quality counselling
- Experienced in working with adults (although the emphasis of this role is more on children and young people)
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional diploma in counselling
- BACP registration and working towards accreditation
- Extensive experience of working with children and young people
- Evidence of continual professional development and education
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Good computer literacy with knowledge of Windows applications
- and Crosscare
- Good planning and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Ability/willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
- Ability to cover our three sites in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby (clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work would be preferable)
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience of working as a counsellor
- Experience of working with children
- Ability to carry out family assessments and provide high quality counselling
- Experienced in working with adults (although the emphasis of this role is more on children and young people)
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional diploma in counselling
- BACP registration and working towards accreditation
- Extensive experience of working with children and young people
- Evidence of continual professional development and education
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
