Children and Young People Counsellor - Newcastle

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Hours/Contract:Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week (week days)

Based:Newcastle Hospice

Closing date:31st July 2024

Interview date:14th August 2024

Marie Curie is focused on long-term, sustainable impact and our ambition is for everyone to have the best possible end of life experience, including all the things that are important to people at the end of their life.

As a post holder you will need to provide a flexible counselling service to children and young people facing grief and loss and provide support and advice to patients and carers in order that they feel able to support children and young people in their family. You will be working alongside the Bereavement Coordinator to Co-ordinate the Hospices Bereavement Service.

Marie Curie Benefits 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 (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to 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 plus 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:

• Degree/ Diploma in Child Counselling
• Member of BACP.
• Significant post-qualification
• Experience in counselling or equivalent
• Palliative care would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills

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

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's 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 via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS Criminal record check.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Child Counselling
• Member of BACP.
• Significant post-qualification
• experience in counselling

Desirable

• Qualification in supervision.
• Experience of supervising clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families/ mental health.
• Working 1-1 with children and young people in a therapeutic setting.
• Working with children and young people who have experienced bereavement.
• Experience of coordinating a service/ managing a project.
• 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
• Experience of supervising clinical practice.
• 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

Marie Curie Drive

Newcastle

NE4 6SS

Employer's website

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