- Full Time
- South Tyneside, England, UK
- Applications have closed.
Job summary
This is a Full Time position, working flexibly, you will be contracted to work hours, usually Monday – Friday, however due to the nature of community projects you may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends).This role will be based at our Winsley Hospice as well as out in the surrounding community.
Main duties of the job
To further the development of Bereavement Help Points and other community bereavement initiatives, underpinned by the principles of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), across the Dorothy House Catchment area.
About us
We are looking to recruit for a new and exciting role aimed at support the Bereavement Service, part of Family Support Team at Dorothy House. In addition the post holder will play a pivotal role in furthering the development of Bereavement Help Points across the Dorothy House catchment area, which is currently the focus of a national research project.It is often said by those working at the hospice that “all roads lead to the Family Support Team”. So if you feel you have the compassion, dedication and skills needed to support those in our communities touched by loss and grief, begin that journey now by applying today.
Date posted
12 April 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
WEBREC1000108
Job locations
Winsley, Bradford-On-Avon, BA15 2LE
Winsley
BA15 2LE
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit for a new and exciting role aimed at support the Bereavement Service, part of Family Support Team at Dorothy House. In addition the post holder will play a pivotal role in furthering the development of Bereavement Help Points across the Dorothy House catchment area, which is currently the focus of a national research project.
It is often said by those working at the hospice that “all roads lead to the Family Support Team” . So if you feel you have the compassion, dedication and skills needed to support those in our communities touched by loss and grief, begin that journey now by applying today.
COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR Band 5 £27,055 – £32,934 per annum
Working under the guidance and supervision of the Bereavement Service Lead, the main purpose and responsibility of this role will include:
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position, working flexibly, you will be contracted to work hours, usually Monday – Friday, however due to the nature of community projects you may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends).
This role will be based at our Winsley Hospice as well as out in the surrounding community.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
Desirable requirements:
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit for a new and exciting role aimed at support the Bereavement Service, part of Family Support Team at Dorothy House. In addition the post holder will play a pivotal role in furthering the development of Bereavement Help Points across the Dorothy House catchment area, which is currently the focus of a national research project.
It is often said by those working at the hospice that “all roads lead to the Family Support Team” . So if you feel you have the compassion, dedication and skills needed to support those in our communities touched by loss and grief, begin that journey now by applying today.
COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR Band 5 £27,055 – £32,934 per annum
Working under the guidance and supervision of the Bereavement Service Lead, the main purpose and responsibility of this role will include:
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position, working flexibly, you will be contracted to work hours, usually Monday – Friday, however due to the nature of community projects you may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends).
This role will be based at our Winsley Hospice as well as out in the surrounding community.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
Desirable requirements:
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- – To hold or be working towards a qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
- – An understanding of the main principles of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
- – Knowledge of historical and contemporary frameworks for bereavement support
Desirable
- – Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- – Experience in leading health/social care projects across organisational community engagement projects
- – Experience of working therapeutically with individuals/groups around loss, change and grief
- – Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
- – Experience of defining, monitoring and reporting on outcome frameworks for community engagement projects
Desirable
- – Knowledge of ABCD and Co-production
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- – To hold or be working towards a qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
- – An understanding of the main principles of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
- – Knowledge of historical and contemporary frameworks for bereavement support
Desirable
- – Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- – Experience in leading health/social care projects across organisational community engagement projects
- – Experience of working therapeutically with individuals/groups around loss, change and grief
- – Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
- – Experience of defining, monitoring and reporting on outcome frameworks for community engagement projects
Desirable
- – Knowledge of ABCD and Co-production
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).