- Claire House Wirral Hospice
- Liverpool Day Therapy Unit
- Community settings, including family homes and schools This permanent 30-hour position offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in:
- Supporting families caring for children with complex and life-limiting conditions
- Working alongside families facing end-of-life care decisions and experiences
- Bereavement support for children, parents, carers and wider family members
- Therapeutic interventions across a range of emotional and psychological difficulties You will be expected to work flexibly across Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend working to meet the needs of families. What We're Looking For We are seeking a counsellor who can demonstrate:
- 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
- Regular group clinical supervision
- 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: [email protected]
Francis Spriggs, Counsellor: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Weds 5th August 2026
INTERVIEW DAY: Weds 12th Aug 2026
Meet and greet open day: Weds 29th July 2026
Please note these dates cannot be rearranged for individuals
Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and will appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form.
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
This organisations 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.
Registered Charity No. 1004058
