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Posted 06 August, 2026

Bereavement Counsellor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Princess Alice Hospice
Guildford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Part-time | 22.5 hours per week

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Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief across Kingston, Richmond and parts of Surrey. We are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and support to our communities.

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We are seeking an experienced Bereavement Counsellor with an interest in spirituality to provide high-quality clinical assessments and bereavement support for adults accessing our Bereavement Service.

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You will play a key role in delivering holistic care and helping to develop our bereavement services within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

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About You

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You will:

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  • Be a qualified counsellor with at least two years' post-qualification experience.
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  • Have a strong understanding of bereavement, loss and human development.
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  • Be experienced in conducting clinical assessments.
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  • Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive and non-judgemental counselling.
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  • Be confident working both face-to-face and remotely.
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  • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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What We Offer

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  • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata).
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  • Professional development and training opportunities.
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  • Protected clinical supervision and annual development day.
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  • Free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
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  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
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  • Blue Light Card discounts.
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  • Pension options, including continued NHS Pension Scheme membership where eligible.
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  • Beautiful hospice grounds and supportive working environment.
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If you are ready to make a meaningful difference as a Bereavement Counsellor, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link to submit your application today.\n
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