Family Support Practitioner/Bereavement Counsellor
Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub, South Oxfordshire
96-100 Preston, Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SL
£37, 131 - £38,259 (pro rata) depending on experience
(£18.99 - £19.57 per hour)
15 hours per week

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference within your community? Is it time for your next step?

About Us

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire operates from Battle Barns in Crowmarsh, Wallingford, and supports people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease.

Our team of Sue Ryder Nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, family support and befrienders combine specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms, with emotional, practical and spiritual support. We provide a Hospice at Home service, Day Hospice, and Care Coordination and Advice Line
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About the role

As a Family Support Practitioner you will provide level 3 (NICE Guidance 2004) psychological services for patients and their families which address pre-bereavement and post bereavement needs. You will complete a psycho-social assessment for patients and their family/carer including the identification of social strengths, needs, and goals. You will work in close partnership with the clinical teams within the hospice and other organisations

About you

We are looking for a forward thinking and experienced family support practitioner/bereavement counsellor who is passionate about specialist palliative care to join our Family Support Team.
The successful candidate will have evidence of post qualifying counselling experience in a health or social care service. They will have experience of multidisciplinary working and an understanding of end of life and bereavement issues.

Essential requirements for the post:

• Registration and Accreditation with a regulatory body: BACP/ UKCP
• Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting
• Experience of teaching and training staff and volunteers
• Creating and facilitating carers/bereavement groups.


Benefits

- Continuation of NHS pension and Holiday allowance**
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 plus bank holidays pro rata
- Private pension matched at either 3% or 5%
- Enhanced Maternity Benefits
- Enhanced Sick leave

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

About Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition - we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.