Counsellor

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being a Counsellor at St Wilfrid’s

Permanent / Part-time / 15 hours per week

We are looking for a Counsellor to join our Family Services Team on a part-time basis, working 15 hours per week.

The post holder will work as an active member of the Family Services Team, providing counselling to clients and patients both pre and post bereavement, whilst also supporting the Lead Counsellor in their priorities, to meet the continual high standards of care within the department.

Key requirements of the role include:

• To provide therapeutic counselling and group support to hospice clients, patients and their loved ones, who are experiencing the emotional and spiritual impact of life-limiting illness, death and bereavement.
• To act as a role model and provide exceptional Counselling skill and expertise
• To manage an active caseload of clients dealing with complex psychological emotional issues as a consequence of a life limiting diagnosis or bereavement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Counselling or equivalent, such as Level 5 Diploma in Counselling recognised by BACP/UKCP or relevant recognised professional/clinical qualifications relating to bereavement and psychological and emotional care
• Registered member of BACP or other relevant/recognised body
• Minimum of 300 supervised hours post qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Experience of facilitating small groups

If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange a visit to our hospice, please contact HRAdmin@stwh.co.uk

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Skills and Abilities

• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience of working with those affected by life limiting/terminal illnesses and experiencing loss, whether clients/patients directly, their loved ones, providing counselling input.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of working within a voluntary organisation
• Experience working with couples and families
• Ability to organise work working both autonomously and part of a team.
• Experience of having worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave– 27 days per year plus bank holidays, pro-rata which increases with service
• Healthcare– Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership– And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Workplace Pension– 7.5% employer contribution for employees
• Life Assurance Scheme– Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Subsidised food– A range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
• Employee discount– In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

How to Apply

Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183.

The closing date for this role is 5 July 2026. Please note this vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham on 15th July 2026.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 775302, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces‑related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.