Surrey County Council
Bereavement Counsellor
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Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.
The full time equivalent salary range for this role is £41,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata to 22 hours per week.
Rewards And Benefits
As well as a variety of training options, such as the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship programme if desired, we offer a range of interesting benefits, which include:
- 27 days’ annual leave plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)
- clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time)
- an annual development day - protected time for you and your learning
- subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
- Employee Assistance Programme
- access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Access to a Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto-enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
- wellbeing care - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.
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About The Organisation
Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Bereavement Counsellor, with an interest in spirituality, to provide high-quality clinical assessments and individual bereavement support for adults needing to access our Bereavement Service.
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This key role will play a significant part in enabling us to deliver our commitment to holistic, person-centered care and develop our Bereavement Service.
You will be a qualified counsellor, with a strong understanding of the theories of bereavement and significant loss, insight into human development and at least two years’ post-qualification experience.
Skilled in conducting clinical assessments and providing culturally sensitive, empathic, non-judgmental, bereavement counselling for adults (in-person and via electronic media), your calm, professional approach will complement your excellent interpersonal skills.
If you’re a compassionate, empathetic person, who shares our values, and are looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!
The close date for this advert is 20.08.2026 with interviews planned for 14.09.2026.
To apply for this role, please click HERE.
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