Bereavement Counsellor - Liverpool

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 6 (£35,392 - £42,618 per annum)

Hours/Contract: 2 x 7.5 hours per week 6 months fixed term

Based: Liverpool Hospice

Closing date: 12th February 2024

Interview date: 20th February 2024

This is an exciting new role to provide a flexible NICE Level 3 bereavement counselling service to patients and their families and carers as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering the Marie Curie Liverpool Bereavement Information and Support Service (BISS)

Marie CurieBenefits Package:

• Season ticket loan - for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitledunder Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations,Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27 days + 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS

What we are looking for:

• A Diploma in Counselling and / or BACP accreditation
• Significant post-qualification experience in counselling or equivalent
• Experience of working within a context pre and post bereavement and loss
• An ability to provide Level 3 Counselling on an individual, family and group basis as well as virtually or by telephone across Liverpool
• Experience of supervising clinical practice
• A willingness to travel throughout Liverpool as necessary
• A current valid licence allowing you to drive in the UK and access to your own vehicle

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist counselling to patients, carers, children and significant others using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate, both on the ward and in Wellbeing Services at our Hospice in Liverpool

For more information or an informal chat please contact out Allied Health Services Manager Rachel Morris on Rachel.morris@mariecurie.org.uk

We believe that diversity make us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your Talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Counselling/Childrens Counselling
• Significant post qualification experience in counselling.
• Experience of supervising clinical practice.

Desirable

• Qualification in supervision
• Experience of supervising clinical practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults, children and their families.
• Working 1-1 with children and young people in a therapeutic setting.
• Working with children and young people who have experienced bereavement.
• Experience of facilitating group work.
• Experience of working with clients who have complex needs.

Desirable

• Experience or qualification in group work or family therapy
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching experience.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Speke Road

Liverpool

L25 8QA

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)