Adult Counsellor
Havens Hospices
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Job summary
As part of Havens Hospices' multidisciplinary team to provide counselling and emotional support to the patients and families using Havens Hospices care services.
To provide support and education to other teams, agencies and professionals working with children, young people and adults with life-limiting illnesses and following bereavement to improve people's mental health and wellbeing following traumatic life events.
To undertake assessments of patients and families who have been identified as needing emotional support.
Main duties of the job
- To provide emotional and counselling support (up to Level 3), to an agreed caseload of patients, carers, and family members pre and post-bereavement.
- To work closely with Havens Hospices Care Teams to identify patients, carers and families that require psychological support, ensuring good communication and effective joint planning and working.
- To ensure that all patients and families are aware of the supportive services available to them.
- To undertake clinical assessments to include safeguarding risk assessment.
- To manage referrals in a timely and appropriate way.
- To work with patients and families using individual, group or family techniques, involving other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
- To provide an opportunity for patients and families to explore their emotions safely and creatively regarding life-limiting illness and bereavement issues.
- To participate in multidisciplinary meetings as necessary.
- To facilitate groups and activities in accordance with the needs of the service.
- To keep records which facilitate communication within the Hospice following the Hospice policy and be mindful of good work practice.
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To be a volunteer coordinator and support a small group of counselling volunteers as directed by the service lead.
- To participate in the multi-professional teaching programmes of the Hospice.
About us
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Date posted
18 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Wellbeing
Job locations
Across sites - Based at Fair Havens Hospice
226 Priory Crescent
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6PR
Employer details
Employer name
Havens Hospices
Address
Across sites - Based at Fair Havens Hospice
226 Priory Crescent
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6PR
Employer's website
https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
