At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide counselling support to children and families in various settings.
- Company: Claire House Children's Hospice, dedicated to supporting families during challenging times.
- Benefits: Generous leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and develop specialist skills in children's palliative care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families every day.
- Qualifications: Recognised counselling qualification and experience in therapeutic support.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
Overview
Claire House Children's Hospice is seeking a warm, empathetic Counsellor to join the Family Wellbeing and Therapies Team.
This is suitable for a newly qualified or early-career counsellor passionate about supporting children, young people, parents, carers and grandparents through challenging experiences.
The role is based across services including Liverpool Day Therapy Unit and community settings, including family homes and schools.
This is a permanent 30-hour position with opportunities to develop specialist skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide counselling and therapeutic support to children, parents, carers and grandparents receiving support from Claire House.
- Work across services (Liverpool Day Therapy Unit; community settings, including family homes and schools).
- Deliver bereavement support for children, parents, carers and wider family members.
- Offer therapeutic interventions across a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
What we're looking for
- A recognised counselling qualification
- Experience of providing therapeutic support across a range of emotional difficulties, including bereavement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Investing in your development
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a rewarding career within children's palliative care and family support. We offer:
- A comprehensive induction and tailored training programme
- Significant opportunities for professional development
- A substantial financial contribution towards individual external clinical supervision
- Ongoing support from experienced practitioners and leaders
- The opportunity to gain specialist skills in an area of practice that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding
- Our reward package
Claire House employees benefit from an excellent rewards and recognition package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Free Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Enhanced payments for weekend and bank holiday working
- The option to continue your NHS Pension Scheme membership or join the Claire House Pension Scheme
- Join us
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your counselling practice, learn from experienced colleagues and make a genuine difference to children and families every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Claire House is more than a workplace – it's a place where your career can flourish while helping families create meaningful moments when they matter most.
Should you require any further information about this role please contact: Rachael Hogg, Family wellbeing and therapies team
Manager: Rachael. hogg@clairehouse. org. uk, Francis Spriggs, Counsellor: Francis. spriggs@clairehouse. org. uk
- Deadlines
- Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5 August 2026
- Interview day: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Meet and greet open day: Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Please note these dates cannot be rearranged for individuals
Claire House aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. Completion of the Equality and Diversity form is requested.
Completed applications should be emailed to jobs@clairehouse. org. uk.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Claire House's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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Band 5 Counsellor employer: Claire House Children's Hospice
Claire House Children's Hospice is an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the professional growth of its staff while making a profound impact on the lives of children and families. With a supportive work culture that prioritises empathy and collaboration, employees benefit from tailored training programmes, generous leave entitlements, and access to clinical supervision, all within a rewarding environment focused on children's palliative care. Join us in a role where your skills can flourish and you can truly make a difference every day.
Contact Details:
Claire House Children's Hospice Recruitment Team
