The local hospice covering Bath
& parts of Wiltshire and Somerset
Therapeutic Practitioner
Children and Young People
Temporary 1 Year Contract
30 Hours per Week
(Over 4 days)
Band 6
£26,830 - £35,933 pro rata, per annum
The Family Support Team at Dorothy House is looking for a qualified and experienced Counsellor or Psychotherapist to provide therapeutic support to children, young people and families, both pre and post-bereavement. You will have a minimum of two years experience of working with children and young people, have a flexible approach to your practice and be able to work as part of a team. We are looking for a practitioner who is able to provide 1-1 therapeutic support to children and young people, is comfortable providing other support such as Information and advice to parents and running groups and activities and can respond swiftly and calmly when urgent support is needed.
Dorothy House Hospice Care is an organisation driven to provide the very best care and support to patients, families and carers across our 700 sq miles. Over the last 40 years we have supported and cared for over 45,000 patients, carers and families. We are innovative and pioneering and deliver exceptional care as recognised by our recent award of an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. We have a vision and bold plans for the future.
For further information please contact Susanna Watson, Family Support Services Manager, susanna.watson@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk or Tel: 01225 721479.
For an application pack please see our web site www.dorothyhouse.org.uk or contact karen.middleton@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk, Tel: 01225 722988
Closing Date: 9am Monday 5 March 2018
Interview Date: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Committed to Equal Opportunities
Registered Charity No. 275745
www.dorothyhouse.org.uk
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