Job summary Have you got what it takes?Are you an experienced Counsellor with skills in palliative care?Can you demonstrate experience and knowledge in safeguarding adults?You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleagueMost importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.
Main duties of the job Assessment, planning and delivery of counselling and therapeutic interventions to a consistently high standard in the context of specialist palliative and supportive care.
Foster good working relationships and communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professional and users of the service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist palliative and supportive care.
Act in accordance with The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About us At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.We're continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.Contract: This post will be a permanent position.Salary: Band 5 Competency Based Framework, £29,970 - £36,483, pro rata.Working pattern:30 hours per week, worked over 4 daysBased at: Cross-site (Heald Green and Little Hulton)Free Car Parking at St Ann's sitePlease contact Patrick Clark for an informal chat on0161 498 3668.Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.
We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.Closing Date: 27th January 2025Interview Date: 4th February 2025 Job description Job responsibilities The Counsellor will:Work in accordance with and to promote St Anns core values.Undertake initial assessments and ongoing therapy for patients/clients referred into the Service within the hospice or remotely.Provide operational support for members of the team as required and work flexibly to meet the needs of The Lets Talk Service.Work as part of the multi-disciplinary PFST and the wider Hospice Team.Ensure that documentation relating to patient/client care is clear and accurate in-line with hospice policies and procedures.Liaise with other psychological support organisations and agencies.Work in accordance with all hospice policies and procedures.Actively participate in the yearly individual performance review process to identify all learning needs, and take necessary steps in order to reach personal and professional objectives by maintaining own CPD.Engage with line management supervision and external clinical supervision.Provide professional support and advice on psychological issues to healthcare and other professionals working in the hospice.Provide information and training on psychological services for professional groups visiting the hospice or for those seeking information about psychological support.Work in cooperation with the Senior Counsellor to develop the psychological well-being service.Provide psychological support therapies in accordance with relevant ethical frameworks ( BACP).Organise and manage own workload effectively.Actively engage in the organisational reporting system and action and monitor findings in relation to clinical services.Contribute, implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to local policies relevant to patient and carer support.Foster good working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health & social care professionals.Work within the multidisciplinary team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating innovative solutions to maximise resources.Work within local and national legislative framework, policies and procedures.Promote a culture which respects and recognises diversity.
Person Specification Experience Essential The Counsellor will be able to demonstrate: In-depth knowledge of bereavement care.
Experience of working with loss and bereavement in a counselling context.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Organisational and time management skills.
Understanding and be commitment to working within the code of practice and ethical framework of the relevant professional body (BACP).
An awareness of the importance of self-care when working with loss.
The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications Essential Be qualified with, at a minimum, a Diploma or equivalent (Level 4) in Counselling.
Have post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
Demonstrate awareness of the importance of self-care.
Demonstrate a knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance ( Mental Capacity and Safeguarding).
Have a good standard of computer literacy.
Have access to a vehicle to enable independent travel between hospice sites Have a commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with the organisations Competency Framework.