About
We are a charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
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Counsellor Volunteer
Contact person
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Summary
Volunteers in this role provide Level 3 counselling support (NICE guidance) to patients, carers, family members and close friends,Detailed description
Why do the Family Support team need your help?
Volunteers in this role provide Level 3 counselling support (NICE guidance) to patients, carers, family members and close friends, from diagnosis, during treatment and following bereavement. This may involve one to one support in the client’s home, in nursing/care homes, at our St Albans site, or over the telephone or via a virtual platform.
Our volunteer counsellors allow us to offer this service to more people who need it.
Where will you be volunteering?
Across our nursing area in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
How much time are we asking you to give?
The time is flexible, but we hope that you will see a minimum of two clients a week, ideally three.
What will you be doing?
· providing counselling for children and adults (patients, carers, siblings, family members)
· providing counselling support on the phone or via a virtual platform
· attending mandatory supervision every two weeks
· following all Rennie Grove Hospice Peace Care policies and procedures at all times
What are we looking for?
· a Level 4 counselling qualification
· excellent listening and communication skills
· the ability to empathise with others, while maintaining professional boundaries
· someone who can be flexible and reliable
· someone who is able to work independently to manage clients and their workload, but is able to work as part of a team to deliver our service
· someone with basic IT skills who is able to keep concise, accurate records and stick to reporting deadlines
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Our support begins as soon as it is needed – whether that is at the point of diagnosis, or when a symptom or support need arises. Our patients are supported to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them.
We are also here for those around our patients, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our care is provided at no cost to our patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations we receive from our local community.