Bereavement Counsellor

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Job Summary

This is Fixed Term / Secondment until 16.02.2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. This is an opportunity for a qualified counsellor to join our team. You will work in a supportive team environment with flexible working, supporting adults by providing specialist bereavement counselling from Glangwili General Hospital site in Carmarthenshire.

Main duties of the job

You will provide bereavement counselling to service users within Carmarthenshire. Conduct assessments and deliver counselling support using a mixed model approach (face to face, telephone, online). Work autonomously as part of a team alongside other healthcare professionals. Travel to other sites within the county, such as Ty Bryngwyn, as required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disability services. We work in partnership with local authorities and other partners.

Our Services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed), dental practices, community pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disability services

Details

• Date posted: 31 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 4
• Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term, 13 months
• Working pattern:
  Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 100-ACS
  271-1225
• Job locations:
  Ty Cymorth, Glangwili General Hospital;
  Carmarthen; SA31 2AF

Job Description

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will become an integral member of the team. We provide flexible work arrangements and expect flexibility in meeting service needs. High‑level supervision and caseload management support are provided. Professional development opportunities are offered. The Health Board encourages bilingualism;
Welsh language skills are desirable, with support available to meet minimal requirements.

Key Interview Date: 20/1/2026

Person Specification

Essential – qualifications and knowledge

• Registered with BACP
• Relevant Diploma in Counselling or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant Grief practice

Desirable – qualifications

• Related Counselling qualifications
• Working towards accreditation

Essential – experience

• Working in adult Grief/Bereavement Counselling
• Receiving Clinical Supervision
• In depth knowledge of bereavement care and experience of its delivery

Desirable – experience

• Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience
• Experience of pre‑bereavement care and its delivery

Language Skills – desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level
  1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name:
  Hywel Dda University Health Board
• Address:
  Ty Cymorth, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
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