Are you a compassionate and experienced counsellor looking to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by loss?
We are seeking a dedicated Bereavement Counsellor to join our Patient and Family Support Team. In this rewarding role, you will provide emotional and psychological support to bereaved individuals and families across North Cumbria, helping them navigate one of life’s most challenging experiences.
About the Role
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Provide specialist bereavement counselling and support to individuals and families.
- Deliver counselling face-to-face and via telephone.
- Support adults, children and family groups experiencing loss and grief.
- Build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Conduct assessments and provide appropriate bereavement interventions.
- Maintain confidential and accurate records in line with professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest quality of care and support.
- Participate in regular professional supervision and continuing professional development.
About You
You will be a skilled and empathetic professional with:
Essential Requirements
- Degree, diploma or equivalent professional counselling qualification.
- Professional registration and evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience providing emotional support to individuals experiencing loss.
- Experience working with children, adults and families.
- Knowledge of grief, loss and bereavement theories and their therapeutic application.
- Strong assessment, communication and case management skills.
- Understanding of end-of-life care issues and confidentiality requirements.
Desirable
- BACP or UKCP registration.
- Experience working in palliative care, hospice care or bereavement services.
- Experience in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of counselling approaches such as CBT.
- Experience working directly with children.
Our Values in Action
At Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, everything we do is guided by our core values:
- Caring – delivering compassionate care tailored to each individual
- Respect – valuing dignity, choice, and individuality
- Innovative – continuously improving and developing our services
- Inclusive – creating a welcoming environment for all
We are proud to be a workplace where our staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, families and communities.
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Regular professional supervision.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
- Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs.
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- For eligible applicants, continued membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
Apply Now
If you are a compassionate counsellor with the skills, experience and commitment to support people through bereavement, we would love to hear from you.
Please note this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing Date: 17th August 2026