Interviews will be arranged between 2nd - 15th December 2026
Please note all applicants must be available for mandatory training on the following dates:
- Wednesday 27 January 2027 - Hospice Induction Day
- Friday 5 February 2027 - Counselling Induction Day
We are seeking committed Student Counsellors to join our skilled Wellbeing Team.
As a valued member of the Wellbeing Team using your skills as a Student Counsellor, you will deliver a vital service to patients and their families either at our hospice in Pease Pottage or remotely via telephone or video call.
Counselling is offered to patients, adult family members and friends. It can be taken up at any stage of their journey and continues into bereavement. Primarily you'll be working with a minimum of 3 client's week and may have the opportunity to support our staff team in the delivery of emotional support groups. This role is an important part of our inclusive and accessible emotional support service that aims to meet the needs of our diverse patient and carer community and realise our ambition of supporting more people facing end of life and living with bereavement.
Sessions will be held remotely via telephone or video call and at our Hospice site in Pease Pottage. You will be seeing 3 clients per week for 50 minute sessions, plus time to write up notes as well as 2 hours of group supervision once per fortnight. Days and times are to be agreed. You will be supported by our trained Clinical Supervisors.
Please note all applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:
Supervision - Friday 2-4pm (Online) every two weeks – 4 spaces (one face to face per quarter)
Session Format - Must be able to do both remote work (telephone or video call) and face to face session.
Availability -
Must be able to do client hours that matches the available blocks below:
- Monday
BLOCK 1: 9am and 10am + 1 remote session (off site – from home at a day/time of own choice)
BLOCK 2: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
BLOCK 3: 5pm and 6pm + 1 remote session (off site – from home at a day/time of own choice)
- Tuesday:
BLOCK 4: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm or 6pm
BLOCK 5: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm or 6pm
BLOCK 6: 4pm, 5pm and 6pm
- Thursday
BLOCK 7: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm or 6pm.
For a Placement Role Description and Person Specification click here.
Student Counsellor Placement in Crawley employer: St Catherine'S Hospice
St Catherine’s Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can kickstart your retail career while making a meaningful impact in the community. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth through hands-on experience and structured learning, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to sustainability and compassionate care. Located in the beautiful West Sussex area, our charity shops provide a unique opportunity to engage with diverse communities while developing essential skills in a dynamic trading team.
