Senior Counsellor Required: Worcester, Worcestershire

Job title: Senior Counsellor Salary: £37,107 – £41,271 FTE per annum (Actual salary for 22.5 hours: £22,264 – £24,763 per annum) Contract: Permanent Location: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT The role: We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Counsellor to join the Family Support Service at St Richard's Hospice.
The successful applicant will lead a team providing structured support to adults with an illness that cannot be cured, their carers and loved ones, as well as adults and children who have experienced the loss of a close friend or family member.
The team offers a wide range of support including Counselling, a Bereavement Service (including Bereavement Support South Worcestershire - BSSW), Social Work, Citizens Advice, and group support.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the line management of the Counselling team and carry an active caseload, taking responsibility for the management and organization of their client group.
This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you: The successful applicant will have a recognized degree or diploma in Counseling/Psychotherapy.
You are expected to be a member of BACP or another appropriate professional body and maintain your professional competence.
You should have experience in providing line management to Counsellors, working in loss and grief, and dealing with trauma in bereavement and palliative care.
Due to the nature of some role requirements, a current UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.
This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
What we offer: We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including: Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays) Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc.
or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs Opportunities for flexible working Family-friendly policies Fabulous subsidized on-site café Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff #J-18808-Ljbffr