Bereavement Counsellor

Job Introduction

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £41,000 to £50,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience. Equivalent to AfC Band 6 based on a 22 hour working week.

Rewards and Benefits

As well as joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, some of our benefits include:

• 27 days' annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service (pro rata for part time)
• Educational and professional development opportunities (education team on site)
• Free onsite parking
• Regular clinical supervision
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme - promoting staff wellbeing Access to blue light card discount Access to Pension Scheme In - house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers) Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work. Discover the difference you can be. The difference is you.

About the Organisation

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We're dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Bereavement Counsellor, with an interest in spirituality, to provide high-quality clinical assessments and individual bereavement support for adults needing to access our Bereavement Service. This key role will play a significant part in enabling us to deliver our commitment to holistic, person-centered care and develop our Bereavement Service. You will be a qualified counsellor, with a strong understanding of the theories of bereavement and significant loss, insight into human development and at least two years' post-qualification experience.

Skilled in conducting clinical assessments and providing culturally sensitive, empathic, non-judgmental, bereavement counselling for adults (in-person and via electronic media), your calm, professional approach will complement your excellent interpersonal skills. If you're a compassionate, empathetic person, who shares our values, and are looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

The close date for this advert is 27.10.2026 with interviews planned for 09.11.2026

To apply for this role, please click HERE.

Attached documents:

• Bereavement Counsellor_JD_September 2026.pdf - Job Description

Salary

£41,000 - £50,000 per annum

Working conditions

Contract: Fixed Term N/A

Working hours: 22 hours per week