Counsellor (Adults) inKidderminster inKidderminster PUBLISHED FRI 15 DEC 2023

• Providing emotional support and counselling to adults who meet KEMP referral criteria and have experienced the death of somebody close to them - expected or unexpected.
• Working adeptly within a palliative care and bereavement setting with a range of mild to moderate mental health problems and variations of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, stress and adjustment to life events.
• Providing emotional support and counselling to adults who have a loved one with a life limiting condition.
• Facilitating therapeutic support groups for certain age groups and types of death (this may involve working some evenings and weekends).
• Assessing clients to measure therapeutic readiness.
• Maintaining high standards of accurate clinical record keeping.

• Working as part of a team.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as agreed with Line Manager.
• Keeping up to date with current practice and guidelines and to undertake training relevant to the role.
• Participating in and contributing to team meetings, internal and external meetings relevant to the role as required.
• Regularly attending clinical supervision and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with Hospice policy.
• Complying with all statutory safety regulations and KEMP policies and procedures, including KEMP safeguarding procedures in terms of harm / suicidal ideation.

• Undertaking and provide evidence of professional development.
• Contracting and regularly reviewing with clients the frequency and evolving goals for the counselling sessions.
• Working towards planned and negotiated endings.
• Working in accordance with established professional guidelines and codes of practice.
• Taking appropriate steps to ensure own safety by adhering to lone-worker policy.
• Actively risk assessing any concerns about health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, mental capacity and share those concerns with the line management and external professionals with statutory authority where appropriate.
• Working within the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Working in accordance with any established professional guidelines and codes of practice.
• Working flexibly to needs of the service.
• Work collaboratively with KEMP teams and services, external health and social care and voluntary organisations.

All KEMP Hospice employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence.
• Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships.
• Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.
• Provide support and advice to colleagues within KEMP within your area of expertise by working closely with the Multi-disciplinary Team within KEMP
• Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining KEMP values as set out in the KEMP way.

Job Title: Counsellor

Department: Family & Bereavement Services

Reports to: Counselling Team Leader

Working hours: Part time | 22.5 hours per week | over 3 or 4 days per week | Within hours of 08:30 - 17:00 | Working week must include Fridays

Salary: £17,388.00 per annum (FTE £28,980.00 per annum)

Closing Date: 27/10/24 (with interviews expected to be held w/c 05/11/24)

Why KEMP?

At KEMP, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work and volunteer. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and volunteers, fostering an environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. With opportunities for flexible working and a range of employee benefits shaped by the needs of our team, you'll be joining a passionate, caring, and inclusive organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

If you are someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of those facing bereavement and life-limiting illness, then this is an exciting opportunity for you. At KEMP Hospice, you'll be part of a caring team where your skills in counselling and emotional support can have a profound impact on individuals and families during some of their most challenging moments.

Purpose of the Post

Provide specialist counselling to adults with a palliative diagnosis or affected by a loved ones condition. Also, offer support to those who have experienced bereavement from illness, suicide, sudden death, accidents, or murder.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support to adults referred by KEMP, including those grieving or supporting someone with a life-limiting condition.
• Work within palliative care and bereavement settings, addressing mild to moderate mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and life adjustments.
• Facilitate therapeutic support groups, with some evening and weekend work.
• Assess clients' readiness for therapy and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Participate in team activities, attend meetings, and take on responsibilities as agreed with the Line Manager.
• Stay current with practices and undertake training relevant to the role.
• Regularly attend clinical supervision, maintaining confidentiality per Hospice policies.
• Follow statutory safety regulations, KEMPs policies, safeguarding procedures, and the lone-worker policy.
• Engage in professional development, reviewing session goals and working toward planned endings.
• Risk-assess concerns related to health, safety, mental capacity, and safeguarding, sharing them with relevant professionals.
• Follow the BACP Ethical Framework and collaborate with KEMP teams, external health, social care services, and voluntary organisations.