Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive counselling services for adults and children, including families known to the Hospice, both pre‑ and post‑ bereavement.
• Support the development of the community and private counselling service.
• Offer counselling to bereaved clients who are not known to the Hospice.
• Facilitate bereavement‑counselling support groups and educational workshops.
• Signpost and refer clients to specialist services when necessary.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments in grief counselling, mental health and safeguarding practices.
• Receive regular clinical supervision and line management.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Contribute to teaching and training on bereavement, grief, and loss.
• Complete mandatory training as defined by HCP policy.
• Deliver counselling training to relevant teams and organisations.