Volunteer Children and Young Peoples Counsellor Bradford Hospice
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Job Summary
Make a real impact and Volunteer as a Counsellor at Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford
Availability:3 hours per week on weekdays
Time:Between 9am-4pm
Location:Marie Curie Hospice Maudsley Street Bradford BD3 9LE
Criteria: Aged 18 or over. Qualified in Counselling
- Provide 2-4 counselling sessions per week
- Offer counselling support to children and young people affected by terminal illness or bereavement
- Listen actively and empathetically to those experiencing loss
- Recognise individual needs agree goals review progress and maintain accurate records of sessions in line with Marie Curie procedures
- Share relevant updates with the Bereavement team
- Follow hospice record-keeping protocols and consult or share appropriate information to your Volunteer Manager
Why youd be a great fit:
- Qualified in counselling or in final year of study
- Caring and compassionate nature with excellent listening skills
- Experience with children and young people and the composition to meet them where they are
- Empathetic and skilled at supporting young people through grief and loss
- Respect for confidentiality boundaries and ethical practices
- Committed to accurate record-keeping
- Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care
- Open to learning and development to make a lasting difference
- Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role
What youll gain:
- Supportive training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- A rewarding opportunity to support young people through difficult times
- Recognition for your time
- Deep sense of purpose
- Meet amazing people and grow your skills
- Be part of the UKs leading end-of-life charity
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping dining travel and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
If youre looking for a way to use your expertise to bring hope resilience and healing wed love to hear from you
Contact our Children & Young Peoples Bereavement Coordinator Yvonne Hockey T: E:
About Company
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and t ... View more
