Counsellor

Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…

At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We are looking for a qualified counsellor to join our team, who offer support to patients and their relatives and friends, at The Myton Hospices. This is a flexible role to enable the team to meet the demands of our waiting list. Bank staff members are crucial to the effective running of our service.

As a Bank Counsellor, a typical day might include:

- Seeing 3-5 clients at one of our hospice sites
- Assessing clients’ needs
- Delivering quality counselling sessions
- Keeping accurate records

You may be required to work at any of our three sites in Coventry, Warwick and Rugby.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

- Professional diploma in Counselling at level 4 or above
- BACP / NCPS registration or equivalent
- Regular engagement with CPD (continuing professional development)
- Experience of working with loss and grief
- Experience of working face to face, online or on the phone
- Multidisciplinary team working skills
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Experience of working with children or young people would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role will require an enhanced DBS check including the children’s and adults’ barred lists, because you will be delivering a counselling service for adults and children. We will arrange and cover the cost of this check if you are offered the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.

Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Free parking at our hospice sites
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP appointments
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Staff discount

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Guy on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk or View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

Please apply on The Myton Hospices website. Our online application form is quick to complete - simply fill in your contact details and attach your CV.

If you would prefer a paper application form, or to request support or adjustments, please contact HR on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk, View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.

We now share interview questions with all candidates in advance, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities. You are also welcome to bring any notes with you to your interview, if you would find this helpful.