Bereavement Services Counsellor

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced counsellor to join our Bereavement Services team at St Lukes Hospice. In this rewarding role, you will provide counselling and emotional support to individuals, families, and children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Working closely with a team of staff and volunteers, you will help ensure that those affected by bereavement receive timely, sensitive, and high-quality support tailored to their needs. If you are passionate about making a difference during life's most difficult moments, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will manage your own counselling caseload and support bereaved individuals through one-to-one sessions, telephone contact, and group work. The role also involves conducting assessments, allocating cases, and contributing to service development. You will help train and supervise bereavement volunteers and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service. Administrative duties include record-keeping and involvement in service evaluation. You will also support education around bereavement across the hospice.

About us

St Lukes Hospice provides compassionate, high-quality care and support to people with life-limiting conditions, and to their families and carers. Our Bereavement Services play a vital role in continuing that care after the loss of a loved one. We are proud of our values - Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering - which guide everything we do. At St Lukes, you'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team that puts people at the heart of every service we offer.

Job responsibilities

The Bereavement Services Counsellor is responsible for delivering one-to-one counselling and group support, conducting assessments, supervising volunteers, and maintaining accurate records. You will contribute to volunteer training, participate in service evaluation, and support educational sessions for colleagues. You'll play an active role in shaping and maintaining a compassionate and professional bereavement service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. Diploma in counselling or equivalent
2. BACP accreditation or equivalent, or working towards

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.