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Primary Location: Erdington, although occasional cross site working may be
required
Hours: 15 hours
Salary: Clinical Band 6, £37,002 - £44,557 per year pro rata
(Actual salary: £14,800 – 17,822)
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List
Join Birmingham Hospice’s Wellbeing Team and help people navigate grief, bereavement and life-limiting illness with care, dignity and hope.
Are you a compassionate and skilled counsellor who wants to make a meaningful difference to people affected by life-limiting illness, grief and bereavement?
We are looking for a caring, committed professional to join our Wellbeing Team as a Counsellor, providing a supportive and therapeutic space for clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives.
At Birmingham Hospice, our teams are committed to improving quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, while also supporting their families and loved ones through one of the most challenging periods they may ever face.
Our Counselling Team is on an exciting journey. We are developing a new pioneering private service, while continuing to enhance the support we provide for hospice clients and their families.
As part of the team, you will provide holistic counselling support for individuals and groups, helping patients, families and bereaved clients explore grief, loss and bereavement in a safe and compassionate environment.
You will deliver a comprehensive therapeutic service for clients referred by professionals or through self-referral, working within the context of palliative care and in line with relevant psychological principles and NICE guidance.
What we are looking for:
· A qualified counsellor registered with an approved professional counselling body, such as BACP, with experience and understanding of loss, grief and bereavement.
· Advanced training in the theory and practice of counselling.
· Practitioner-level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy.
· Significant experience of providing counselling in a professional setting.
· Experience of clinical assessment within a counselling setting.
What we offer in return:
· The opportunity to be part of an amazing and growing charity.
· A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
· Access to wellbeing programmes, Reward Gateway retail discounts and financial tools.
· The opportunity to develop and grow your counselling career within the charity sector.
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.
We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Every child deserves support through grief. Join Guy's Gift to provide compassionate bereavement support to children, young people and families across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We're looking for a Community Based Bereavement Support Worker or Community Based Bereavement Counsellor to help children and young people navigate grief, build resilience and access the support they need. Working across community settings, you will deliver high-quality support that is timely, child-centred and responsive to the needs of each family.
Location: Hybrid/home-based with travel across Coventry and Warwickshire
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary:
• Community Based Bereavement Support Worker: £23,500–£25,500 FTE (£11,750–£12,750 pro rata)
• Community Based Bereavement Counsellor: £25,500–£27,500 FTE (£12,750–£13,750 pro rata)
Contract: Initial 12-month fixed-term contract
Reporting to: Delivery Team Leader
Closing date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at midday
About Guy's Gift
Guy's Gift supports children, young people and families who are experiencing bereavement and change. Our work is rooted in compassion and respect, and we believe that no child should face grief alone. We are passionate about ensuring that every child and young person has access to timely and meaningful support when they need it most.
Appointment will be made as either a Community Based Bereavement Support Worker or Community Based Bereavement Counsellor depending on qualifications, professional registration and experience.
This role provides compassionate, child-centred support to children, young people and families affected by bereavement, helping them navigate grief, build resilience and access support within their communities.
About the Role
This role plays an important part in delivering direct support to bereaved children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Working closely with the Delivery Team Leader and wider team, the post holder will provide support through group work, one-to-one bereavement support or counselling, and Support to Support pathways for families and professionals.
A central aspect of the role is helping children and young people access the most appropriate support in a timely and meaningful way, including contributing to assessments with families and identifying appropriate pathways of support.
This is a community based role requiring independence, professional judgement and the ability to build positive relationships across a range of settings including schools, community venues and family environments.
You will be joining a small, reflective and supportive team where collaboration, compassion and safe practice are central to how we work.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to bereaved children and young people within the local community.
How to Apply
Applications are made by completing the Guy's Gift application form. We adhere to safer recruitment and do not accept CVs alone in application for any position with the charity. Please find a full application pack on the Guy's Gift website.
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Registered Charity
6 - 10
Supporting bereaved children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.