Bereavement Lead

Bereavement Lead

Salary

£39,787 - £46,123 FTE (subject to relevant experience)

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

30 Hours per week

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Bereavement Lead to coordinate and deliver high quality bereavement support for patients, families, and carers. You’ll ensure people receive the right level of support in line with NICE guidance, carrying out assessments and providing structured one to one and group interventions for those experiencing complex grief or psychological distress.

The role

A key part of this role is leading our counselling and volunteer team — recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting them to deliver safe, person centred care.

Applicants should possess a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and registered membership of BACP or another recognised professional body and hold a qualification or training in Clinical Supervision. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience as a qualified counsellor in a specialist role, experience working within palliative, end of life, and bereavement care with adults and families and leading therapeutic group work.

St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About St. Michael’s Hospice

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

Our benefits

We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.

Contact

For further information and to arrange informal visits, please contact Chris Bagan, Patient and Family Support Lead, on 01256 844744 or email: chris.bagan@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

In the event of a large number of applicants, St. Michael’s Hospice reserves the right to close a job vacancy advertisement earlier than indicated.

Closing date

11th June 2026

Interview date

w/c 22nd June 2026