Counsellor - Cardiff and the Vale
Job summary
We're looking for a Counsellor to join our team at the Cardiff and the Vale Hospice.
The Counsellor is part of the Allied Health Professionals Team at the Marie Curie Hospice, providing specialist counselling and bereavement support to patients, carers, and families as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering flexible, high-quality emotional support, collaborating closely with colleagues and external agencies, and ensuring best practice in line with Marie Curie's Emotional Support Policy.The Counsellor also contributes to team meetings, care planning, and service improvement, helping to create a supportive environment for those facing loss and end-of-life care.
About us
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
MC03098
Job locations
Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
Cardiff
Wales
CF64 3YR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract:Permanent, Part-Time, 15-hours per week.
Based:Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eyecare cost
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
What were looking for:
- Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
- Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
- Experience working with diverse age groups and an understanding of palliative care and clinical governance.
- Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
- A UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle.
Application Process
- Close date for applications:21st December 2025
- Interview Dates:5th January 2026
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact ourSharon Jenkins atSharon.Jenkins@mariecurie.org.uk
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £31,516 - £38,364 pro rata per annum + enhancements
Contract:Permanent, Part-Time, 15-hours per week.
Based:Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eyecare cost
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
What were looking for:
- Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
- Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
- Experience working with diverse age groups and an understanding of palliative care and clinical governance.
- Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.
- A UK Drivers license and access to a vehicle.
Application Process
- Close date for applications:21st December 2025
- Interview Dates:5th January 2026
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact ourSharon Jenkins atSharon.Jenkins@mariecurie.org.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
Desirable
- Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement. A UK Driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified counsellor (Degree/Diploma in Counselling and/or BACP accreditation) with experience supporting people through loss, grief, or end-of-life care.
Experience
Essential
- Skilled in providing specialist counselling to individuals, families, and groups, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.
Desirable
- Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement. A UK Driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Marie Curie
Address
Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
Cardiff
Wales
CF64 3YR
Employer's website
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Marie Curie
Address
Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
Cardiff
Wales
CF64 3YR
Employer's website
Salary range
- £31,516 - £38,364 per year