Online Bereavement Counsellor
Online Bereavement Counsellor
Online Bereavement Counsellor
Home based
£33,464 per annum/pro rata plus competitive benefits
Full and part time roles available (part time is no less than 3 shifts/24 hours per week)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
About the role
We are a high-demand service specialising in time-limited bereavement counselling, offering a supportive, values-led environment where you will join a strong and experienced team of therapists. This job is home-based which means it's easier to get a good work-life balance. Come join us and be there when it matters.
About you
We are seeking qualified, BACP accredited counsellors to deliver focused, outcome-informed grief support remotely. We’re moving into an exciting new phase, introducing a stepped care model that centres on single-session therapy, with up to six sessions of brief support offered where it’s genuinely needed.
Experience of working in bereavement and delivering time-limited counselling online is an advantage however we are open to have conversations with people who have a deep desire to care for people in this space. Experience of experience with counselling in BSL would be a great bonus
Working hours are between 8am & 8pm Monday to Friday - we have a particular demand for evening appointments.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide accessible online single-session therapy and short-term counselling (up to six sessions) for people experiencing bereavement nationwide, as well as for patients in our hospice communities and their families locally.
• Working with the AAG (Adult Attitude to Grief scale)
• Working ethically and in line with organisational policy and procedure
• Confidential, timely and accurate record keeping
• Being supportive towards the ongoing development of the service
• You will be responsible for ensuring that your practice is safe and confidential, in line with quality and governance policies and procedures.
• An ability to work flexibly and adapt to change.
Minimum Essential Criteria:
• Accredited with the BACP
• Experience of providing time-limited counselling by video link is essential.
• You will need a quiet, private workspace and reliable high speed internet connection.
• As a home based worker it is important that you’re able to form effective and positive relationships within the team and the wider organisation.
Desirable
• Formal training in online counselling is desirable (minimum of 80 hours CPD).
This is a national service and occasional travel with notice may be required
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, Global Cultures, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.