Child & Young Person's Counsellor

4 months ago


Durham, United Kingdom St Cuthbert’s Hospice Full time

AIM Work with the Day Services Manager and Bereavement Support Team Leader to identify and provide pre and post bereavement specialist support and counselling to children and young people affected by grief and loss. Offer an empowering, creative, flexible and integrative style of support by embedding counselling skills and person-centred principles within a psycho-social approach that draws upon a wide range of models and interventions (directive & non-directive). 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Communication and relationships Work collaboratively with other members of the Bereavement Service, Hospice team, external professionals, and organisations to enable the best possible continuity and support for children and young people.

Attend both internal and external multi professional meetings and build partnerships with external organisations that support the development of high quality childrens' bereavement networks Work with the Day Services Manager and Bereavement Support Team Leader to organise and provide support to any volunteers involved with the Child Bereavement Service Attend MDT meetings to share specialist expertise and contribute to case review. Attend and actively participate in Bereavement Service meetings Produce non-judgemental documentation and report writing Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with other professionals both internally and externally to the organisation Develop and maintain links with other local and national agencies that offer counselling services to bereaved children and young people Develop and maintain links with schools and other educational providers to develop support local children and young people who are experiencing pre

Carry out the role in accordance with current legislation, Hospice philosophy, policies, procedures and other relevant professional guidelines Contribute towards procedures within area of specialism Support appropriate services e.g.) Family Fun days. Act within the legal, statutory and ethical rules laid down by the BACP, or UKCP or other affiliated governing body.Financial and Physical Resources Report as necessary any faults re: equipment or office accommodation and ensure the safety and security of the building is met Responsible for equipment and resources within own area of work i.e. computer equipmentHuman Resources Attend any appropriate training requirements both statutory and mandatory to comply with current Health and Safety legislation and in line with the Hospices responsibility to comply with Government Directives As an employee of the Hospice, the post holder is required to preserve the confidentiality of any information regarding patients, staff (in connection with their employment), and the business of St Cuthberts business Provide training, including workshops and presentations to members of the Hospice team, external professionals and organisations. Engage in regular supervision in accordance with Hospice policy & professional guidelines Provide specialist input as part of the Hospice training programme (Such as induction module Bereavement and Loss.) Support and liaise with the Day Services Manager and Bereavement Support Team Leader to contribute to the training of bereavement volunteers Actively participate in own annual appraisal and be responsible for own professional developmentInformation Resources Maintain up to date and accurate records to meet Hospice guidelines, professional standards and standards set by statutory bodies such as the Care Quality Commission Provide statistical information as requiredFreedom to Act Work within defined policies and procedures Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge, skills and competencies and seek guidance from Day Services Manager and Bereavement Support Team Leader where appropriate.

Support and guidance provided through clinical supervision Data Protection and Confidentiality All employees have a responsibility in line with information governance to maintain confidentiality and ensure the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 are applied to patients, clients, staff, volunteers and Hospice business information, including electronic information. Only information required to fulfil the duties of the role should be accessed by the post holder. All employees have a responsibility to use electronic systems in a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of people, helps to ensure services of the highest quality, and is compliant with the law and Hospice policies and proceduresHealth and Safety The Hospice will take all reasonably practical steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its employees while at work. Employees will familiarise themselves with the Health and Safety Policy and procedure as well as the fire procedures and ensure a safe working environment for self and others in line with these.Safeguarding All employees within the Hospice have a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adul



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