Family support service - volunteer counsellor

To be a volunteer member of the hospice Family Support Services Team which provides Counselling and Bereavement services for people who have been either diagnosed, or care for those diagnosed with a life limiting illness or who have been bereaved. 

What skills do I need?

• Recognised Counselling Qualification: minimum of Level 4 or equivalent.
• Current BACP Registration with a minimum of 450 hours post qualification experience.
• Experience of assessing and working with clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological needs including life limiting illness/­significant life events.
• See EL hospice website for more info.  

When do I need to be available?

Details

The expected regular commitment would be a minimum of one client at any one point in time. (This is negotiable dependent on availability) Attendance at quarterly group supervision meetings, 2.5 hours in duration, would be required, plus any additional supervision as deemed necessary.

Where does this role take place?