Counsellor #1019

We are seeking a qualified counsellor to be part of an established Counselling & Emotional Support Service, based within the Wellbeing Centre at the Dougie Mac Adults site. Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 am -5.00pm, flexible working and some evening work required Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on skills, experience & knowledge) The role will require a professional affiliation to a membership body (e.g. BACP, NCPS). The role will require a DBS check - which would be processed and paid for by the Hospice. Full driving licence and access to own vehicle is desirable., Working within an established Counselling and Emotional Support Service, the role involves providing counselling and emotional support to clients that can include patients, carers and relatives including children and young people supported by the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. These activities include assessment, formulation, and the delivery of therapies, alongside the provision of consultation and training to the wider hospice team. The post-holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks, having responsibility for managerial and clerical duties as the role demands. The post-holder will be responsible for their own professional actions and decision-making and for working within professional ethical framework and Hospice policies. In common with all counsellors the post-holder will receive regular external clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines. Due to the nature of the post and our close work with the issues of death and dying, personal resilience and an
understanding of your capacity to engage, and to create a therapeutic relationship with clients is key in the sustainability of the work required for this post.

Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision and reflective practice. Dougie Mac has been named one of the UKs Best Charities to Work For compiled by independent employee engagement specialists, Best Companies. The prestigious title was awarded by the Best Companies 2024 Accreditation which also gave Dougie Mac a three star rating the highest possible ranking meaning that the hospice is now classed as a World-Class Organisation to work for. The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free