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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor to join our team and help lead the delivery of a responsive and person-centred bereavement service.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide high-quality pre- and post-bereavement counselling to individuals and families, based on evidence-based practice and in line with statutory requirements and NHS policies. Working across hospital and community settings, you will support both adults and children, ensuring safe, individualised, and effective care.</p>
<p>This role also involves co-ordinating the day-to-day running of the counselling service, including the supervision and development of counsellors, students, and volunteers. You will contribute to service planning and development, and be responsible for maintaining high standards of practice and clinical governance.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and bring both clinical expertise and leadership experience within a bereavement or counselling setting.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role involves day-to-day coordination of the Bereavement Support Service, including the management and support of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality bereavement care across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area, underpinned by research evidence, best practice, and clinical expertise.</p> <p>They will hold shared responsibility for managing a defined caseload independently, using recognised assessment tools and clinical judgement to deliver holistic, personalised therapeutic care. This includes assessing, monitoring, and coordinating support programmes in partnership with clients and other professionals, tailored to individual needs, context, and culture -- with the aim of promoting health and empowerment.</p> <p>The post holder will be expected to recognise, report, and respond appropriately to any unsafe practices, while actively promoting high standards of care. Clear, accurate information will be provided to clients throughout the pre- and post-bereavement process, in a way that is sensitive to their understanding and emotional needs.</p> <p>A flexible approach is essential, as the role involves working across the community and at both Ty Cymorth, Glangwili General Hospital (Carmarthen), and Ty Bryngwyn, Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli).</p> <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.</p> <p>We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.</p> <p>We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.</p> <p>Our services are provided in:</p> <ul>  <li>Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest</li>  <li>Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire</li>  <li>Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings</li>  <li>47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers</li>  <li>Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £39,263 to £47,280 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>100-ACS138-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
      <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p>
<p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p>
<p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
<p>Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p>
<p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p>
<p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
<p>Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Relevant Diploma in Counselling or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Registered and Accredited with the BACP</li>
        
        <li>Supervision Qualification</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of relevant grief practice</li>
        
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          <li>Related counselling qualifications</li>
          
          <li>Area of in depth knowledge/expertise</li>
          
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        <li>Experience working in adult/child, Grief/Bereavement Counselling</li>
        
        <li>Receiving Clinical Supervision</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience</li>
          
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          <li>Registered and Accredited with the BACP</li>
          
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          <li>Evidence of relevant grief practice</li>
          
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            <li>Related counselling qualifications</li>
            
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          <li>Experience working in adult/child, Grief/Bereavement Counselling</li>
          
          <li>Receiving Clinical Supervision</li>
          
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            <li>Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience</li>
            
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          <li>Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner</li>
          
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            <li>Evidence of personal support network.</li>
            
            <li>Welsh Speaker (level 1)</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
      <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
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          <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
          <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
          <p>Carmarthen</p>
                    <p>SA31 2AF</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://hduhb.nhs.wales/" target="_blank">https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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<p><strong>Could this be your most rewarding role yet?</strong></p><p><strong>Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council</strong></p><p><strong>Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances</strong><br> <strong>Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays &amp; Christmas</strong></p><p>You ve built a career supporting others </p><p>But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever?</p><p>We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.</p><p>This is fostering but not as you know it.<br> This is <strong>Lleol Fostering</strong>.</p><p>Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important.<br> There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and above all someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.</p><p>We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as <strong>CBT Practitioners</strong>, using structured, evidence-based approaches to support children and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and behavioural challenges. If you ve helped young people reframe thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and overcome emotional obstacles, your therapeutic insight could provide a child with the one thing they need most a safe, stable home where healing can begin.</p>What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? <p>This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.</p><p>We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.</p>What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: <ul> <li> <p>£50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill &amp; commitment</p></li><li> <p>Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)</p></li><li> <p>Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays &amp; Christmas</p></li><li> <p>Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer for practical help and respite</p></li><li> <p>50% discount on your Council Tax payments</p></li><li> <p>Therapeutic Training &amp; Qualifications</p></li><li> <p>Membership to The Fostering Network</p></li><li> <p>Access to the Mockingbird Support Model</p></li><li> <p>Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide</p></li><li> <p>Reward &amp; Recognition via the CareFriends App</p></li><li> <p>Regular Wellbeing events &amp; Peer Support groups</p></li></ul> Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? <p>We re looking for individuals or couples who:</p><ul> <li> <p>Have professional or personal experience in supporting children &amp; young people</p></li><li> <p>Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment</p></li><li> <p>Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering</p></li><li> <p>Hold a full driving licence</p></li><li> <p>Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role</p></li><li> <p>Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training</p></li><li> <p>Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way</p></li><li> <p>Are open to registering as self-employed</p></li></ul> <p>Ideally, you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).</p>This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. <p>If you ve worked as a:</p><ul> <li> <p>CBT Therapist</p></li><li> <p>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner</p></li><li> <p>Behavioural Therapist</p></li><li> <p>Mental Health Support Specialist using CBT techniques<br> then your ability to promote emotional resilience and mental wellbeing could make you an outstanding foster carer.</p></li></ul> <p><strong>Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?</strong><br> This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.</p>

Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT Therapist)

<p><strong>Could this be your most rewarding role yet?</strong></p><p><strong>Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council</strong></p><p><strong>Annual Fee:</strong> £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances<br> <strong>Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays &amp; Christmas</strong></p><p>You ve built a career supporting others </p><p>But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever?</p><p>We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.</p><p>This is fostering but not as you know it.<br> This is <strong>Lleol Fostering</strong>.</p><p>Lleol means <em>local</em> in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important.<br> There are children and young people in and around the <strong>Flintshire</strong> area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and above all someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.</p><p>We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as <strong>Lleol Foster Carers</strong> including those who have worked as <strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs)</strong>, helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress using low-intensity psychological interventions. If you ve supported people through trauma, change, or instability using guided self-help and behavioural approaches, you could make an incredible difference in a child s life by offering them a safe and therapeutic home environment.</p><p><strong>What makes Lleol Foster Carers different?</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>specialist fostering role</strong> supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.</p><p>We take a <strong>therapeutic approach to professional parenting</strong>, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.</p><p><strong>What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer:</strong></p><ul> <li>£50,000 <strong>Annual Fee</strong> recognising your dedicated time, skill &amp; commitment</li><li>Up to <strong>£258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance</strong> (over £13,453 annually)</li><li><strong>Additional Allowances</strong> for Birthdays, Holidays &amp; Christmas</li><li>Access to a <strong>linked Lleol Support Foster Carer</strong> for practical help and respite</li><li><strong>50% discount on your Council Tax</strong> payments</li><li><strong>Therapeutic Training &amp; Qualifications</strong></li><li>Membership to <strong>The Fostering Network</strong></li><li>Access to the <strong>Mockingbird Support Model</strong></li><li><strong>Blue Light Card membership</strong> access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide</li><li><strong>Reward &amp; Recognition</strong> via the <strong>CareFriends App</strong></li><li>Regular <strong>Wellbeing events</strong> &amp; <strong>Peer Support groups</strong></li></ul> <p><strong>Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?</strong></p><p>We re looking for individuals or couples who:</p><ul> <li>Have <strong>professional or personal experience</strong> in supporting children &amp; young people</li><li>Can provide a <strong>nurturing, therapeutic home environment</strong></li><li>Have <strong>at least one spare bedroom</strong> that can be dedicated to fostering</li><li>Hold a <strong>full driving licence</strong></li><li>Are able to offer their <strong>full-time commitment</strong> to this role</li><li>Can <strong>work as part of a professional team</strong>, attend meetings, and engage in training</li><li>Are <strong>resilient, reflective</strong>, and ready to parent in a new and guided way</li><li>Are open to registering as <strong>self-employed</strong></li></ul> <p><em>Ideally, you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).</em></p><p><strong>This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.</strong></p><p>If you ve worked as a:</p><ul> <li>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)</li><li>Low-Intensity CBT Therapist</li><li>Wellbeing or IAPT Support Worker</li><li>Assistant Psychologist or Mental Health Support Worker</li></ul> <p> then your ability to deliver evidence-based interventions and build therapeutic relationships could make you an <strong>outstanding foster carer</strong>.</p><p><strong>Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?</strong><br> This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: <strong>family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.</strong></p>

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