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Job summary

Main area
Counselling
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
Part time
Employer
Princess Alice Hospice
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Town
Esher Hospice
Salary
Circa £41K - £50K per annum full time, pro-rata for part time - depending on experience - Equivalent to AfC Band 6
Closing
20/08/2026 23:59

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Bereavement Counsellor (12 Month Fixed term Contract)

About us:

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Bereavement Counsellor, with an interest in spirituality, to provide high-quality clinical assessments and individual bereavement support for adults needing to access our Bereavement Service.

This key role will play a significant part in enabling us to deliver our commitment to holistic, person-centered care and develop our Bereavement Service.

About You:

You will be a qualified counsellor, with a strong understanding of the theories of bereavement and significant loss, insight into human development and at least two years’ post-qualification experience.

Skilled in conducting clinical assessments and providing culturally sensitive, empathic, non-judgmental, bereavement counselling for adults (in-person and via electronic media), your calm, professional approach will complement your excellent interpersonal skills.

If you’re a compassionate, empathetic person, who shares our values, and are looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

As well as a variety of training options, such as the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship programme if desired, we offer a range of interesting benefits, which include:

  • 27 days’ annual leave plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
  • educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
  • clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time)
  • an annual development day - protected time for you and your learning
  • subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant 
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto-enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
  • wellbeing care - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

For further information please contact our People Services Team by email at [email protected] 

How to apply:

To apply for the role please visit www.pah.org.uk/jobs

Main Contact:    Recruitment – Angela Cooper/Dawn Bromley

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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If you have problems applying, contact

Address
HR Department
Princess Alice Hospice
West End Lane
Esher
Surrey
KT10 8NA
Telephone
01372 461852
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