Counsellor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £19,750.80 i £22,364.40 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, RH11 9SL |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | St Catherine's Hospice |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | VA230 |
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COUNSELLOR (3 Month Fixed Term Contract)
£19,750.80 to £22,364.40 per annum for 22.5 hours per week(dependent on experience)
Interviews will be held on 23rd & 25th March 2026
About Us:
St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
Our counsellors work across all areas of hospice care, including the Wellbeing Centre, community settings, and occasionally the inpatient unit, providing flexible and responsive support wherever it is needed.
The Role:
This post is offered 3 month fixed term contract, working 22.5 hours per week, worked across 3 days on a Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday and the third working day to be agreed. At St Catherine’s we offer work from home opportunities however this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite attendance is required.
Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About You:
Are you an experienced counselling professional who enjoys a varied workload? Would you find it rewarding to provide anticipatory and bereavement support to patients and families, to make a difference when it matters most?
Do you bring compassion, enthusiasm and a person centred approach to your work?
We are seeking a committed individual with excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Counsellor role will bring:
Providing one-to-one counselling to patients and families.
Undertaking counselling assessments prior to allocation of clients.
Working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Supporting and facilitating patient and bereavement groups.
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
How to Apply:
If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Terms & Conditions:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. By applying you are confirming you have read the Enhanced Check Privacy Policy for applicants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies and understand how DBS will process my personal data and the options available to me for submitting an application.
Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.
Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.
Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please email jobs@stch.org.uk or give us a call on 01293 447353.
£19,750.80 to £22,364.40 per annum for 22.5 hours per week(dependent on experience)
Interviews will be held on 23rd & 25th March 2026
About Us:
St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
Our counsellors work across all areas of hospice care, including the Wellbeing Centre, community settings, and occasionally the inpatient unit, providing flexible and responsive support wherever it is needed.
The Role:
This post is offered 3 month fixed term contract, working 22.5 hours per week, worked across 3 days on a Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday and the third working day to be agreed. At St Catherine’s we offer work from home opportunities however this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite attendance is required.
Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About You:
Are you an experienced counselling professional who enjoys a varied workload? Would you find it rewarding to provide anticipatory and bereavement support to patients and families, to make a difference when it matters most?
Do you bring compassion, enthusiasm and a person centred approach to your work?
We are seeking a committed individual with excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Counsellor role will bring:
Providing one-to-one counselling to patients and families.
Undertaking counselling assessments prior to allocation of clients.
Working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Supporting and facilitating patient and bereavement groups.
Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
How to Apply:
If you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Terms & Conditions:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. By applying you are confirming you have read the Enhanced Check Privacy Policy for applicants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies and understand how DBS will process my personal data and the options available to me for submitting an application.
Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.
Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.
Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom, please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please email jobs@stch.org.uk or give us a call on 01293 447353.
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