Counsellor

Help individuals and families navigate grief, loss, and the complexities of terminal illness and make a real impact as a Volunteer Counsellor at our Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool

Marie Curie is seeking qualified Counsellors to volunteer their expertise in supporting people navigating the emotional landscape of terminal illness and bereavement. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a deeply meaningful setting - helping young individuals process grief, explore emotions, and build resilience during life-altering moments.   We are looking for Qualified Counsellor Volunteers to support:

• Children and Young People
• Adults
• Or both client groups

Availability: 3 hours per week, weekdays 

Time: Anytime between 9am and 5pm 

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Speke Rd, Liverpool L25 8QA

Criteria: Aged 18 or over. Qualified in Counselling

  What you'll be part of:

• Provide 2-4 counselling sessions per week
• Offer counselling support to children and young people affected by terminal illness or bereavement
• Listen actively and empathetically to those experiencing loss
• Recognise individual needs, agree goals, review progress and maintain accurate records of sessions in line with Marie Curie procedures
• Share relevant updates with the Bereavement team
• Follow hospice record-keeping protocols and consult or share appropriate information to your Volunteer Manager

Why you'd be a great fit:

• Caring and compassionate nature with excellent listening skills
• Experience with children and young people, and the composition to meet them where they are
• Empathetic and skilled at supporting young people through grief and loss
• Respect for confidentiality, boundaries and ethical practices
• Committed to accurate record-keeping
• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care
• Open to learning and development to make a lasting difference
• Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role

What you’ll gain:

• Supportive training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
• Recognition for your time
• Deep sense of purpose and an opportunity to grow your skills
• Updates on the difference you are making
• Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
• Travel and expenses covered
• Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

If you’re looking for a way to use your expertise to bring hope, resilience, and healing, we'd love to hear from you

Contact our Bereavement Coordinator Julie Foden T: 0151 801 1424 E: julie.foden@mariecurie.org.uk

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.   We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.   We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.   Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.