ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
Counsellor
Contractual Hours:
37.5 per week
Responsible to:
Senior Counsellor
Accountable to:
Head of Family Support Service
Education,
Qualifications
and Training
Essential
Recognised Degree/Diploma
(minimum Level 5) in
Counselling/Psycotherapy
Desirable
Membership of BACP or
equivalent professional body
Accreditation with
professional body
Knowledge
Supervision qualification
Substantial knowledge of
palliative care and
bereavement
Sound theoretical
background
Knowledge of new thinking in
loss and grief
Experience
Knowledge of and
commitment to the BACP
Ethical Framework for Good
Practice in Counselling and
Psychotherapy
Experience of working with
palliative care and
bereavement and of
counselling in end of life
situations
Experience of providing
supervision
Experience of multidisciplinary working, planning
Experience of working
with volunteers and
student counsellors
Experience of producing
clear and precise reports
and reviewing
Skills and
Abilities
Ability to work in a time
limited or open-ended
manner
Excellent communication
skills
Good interpersonal skills in
relating to a wide range of
people
Strong organisational and
prioritising abilities
Ability to be an effective team
player
IT literate
Personal
Qualities and
Aptitudes
Established self-care and
management strategies
Boundary management in
personal, inter-professional
and provider relations
Reflective practitioner
Commitment to antioppressive practice
Flexible approach to work
Strong commitment to client
self determination
Strong belief in the rights of
client’s privacy, dignity and
choice
Commitment to equal
opportunity, anti-oppressive
principles and practice