Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:
Deputy Counselling Manager
We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting illnesses, who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide support to families and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Well Being Centre at the Hospice.
You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families across Surrey community.
Our counselling team consists of skilled professionals who work closely with the Hospice’s clinical teams. The locations we see clients in are varied, and this post involves community as well as inpatient work. The ability to travel in your own car to visit clients at home is essential.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Counselling Manager who is client-focused and passionate about palliative care. Ideally, you will have experience in counselling individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families, as well as experience in team collaboration and leadership. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients and staff at all levels are essential.
A beautiful setting, warm friendly staff and colleagues, and the gratitude of the patient’s and their families fuel my energies to keep going with a challenging role. What we do is not easy but it’s very worthwhile
Clinical Colleague
A successful Deputy Counselling Manager will be:
* Able to demonstrate experience in working with those with life limiting illness and their families.
* Able to demonstrate experience in working as part of a team.
* Able to train in basic counselling skills.
* Willing and able to work flexibly.
* Able to take on a leadership role and manage a team.
* Able to supervise small groups.
* Proficient in managing their own workload and diary and be able and willing to work in the community.
* A member of the BACP, UKCP or comparable body.
* BACP accredited or have a comparable qualification.
A successful candidate will have:
* Minimum 3 years relevant post-registration experience.
* Experience of working with patients with life limiting illness
* Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, or an advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
In return for your skills, you can expect to join a caring multidisciplinary team working in a beautiful Hospice in the heart of North West Surrey. Our vision is to enable all of those with life-limiting illnesses to live life to the full and to equip them to die with choice and dignity.
If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Susie Baker (Counselling Manager) on s.baker@wsbh.org.uk .
We are passionate about our colleagues’ careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:
Annual Leave: All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service, and 33 days after 10 years’ service. NHS staff who join the hospice can have their NHS service recognised to start their holiday entitlement at the corresponding level, with proof of service.
Bike2Work Scheme: Supports staff to cycle to work through purchasing bikes and accessories with tax savings.
Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15,000 retailers.
Clinical Supervision: Available to our Clinical Team.
Death in Service: A payment for your family or beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death whilst employed at the hospice. It’s a way to support your loved ones financially during a difficult time.
Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
Employee Assistance Programme: This encompasses comprehensive support for employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing, offering a range of services for employees and their families. These include confidential access 24/7 to a helpline and GP service, counselling services and bereavement support.
Enhanced Schemes: including occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
Eye Care Vouchers: Specsavers vouchers for annual eye tests and contribution towards glasses if required for screen work.
Flexible Working: We offer flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
Free Parking: Available in the car park opposite the hospice
On Site Café and Wellbeing Gardens: At the hospice, there’s an-onsite café serving fresh, affordable meals, and you can enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens lovingly maintained by our volunteer gardeners.
Pension Scheme: Hospice staff can join Royal London with a 4% employer contribution.
Training & Development: We have a dedicated education and training team to support development opportunities across the hospice including apprenticeships, professional qualifications and more.
The closing date is Tuesday 1 st July 2025. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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