Palliative Care Counsellor

Posted Thursday 25th September 2025

Application form

Personal details

We need to take some personal details so that we have the correct information about who is applying for the role, as well as contact details in case we need to get in touch with you regarding the application.

About you

Title

First Name *

Surname *

Postcode

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

County

Phone Number *

Email Address *

UK National Insurance Number *

Do you have a valid full UK driving licence *

Yes
No

If you are successful in your application would you require a work permit to work in the UK? *

Education and Experience

Please let us know about any education, training courses or professional qualifications you have completed relevant to the role. *

Please give details of your current and previous employment - roles and responsibilities (including dates and notice period) *

Please provide your reasons for applying for this position and additional information that shows how you match the person specification, e.g details of your achievements, relevant skills, knowledge, voluntary activities. If you believe you have the necessary experience and skills – make sure you tell us! *

Please upload your CV if you wish

References

Please give the details of two referees who have consented to be approached and are qualified to comment on your ability and experience (one should be your current or most recent employer).

Reference 1 *

Reference 2

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS ORDER 1975)

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, in the UK or any other country? *

Yes
No

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act i.e. all convictions must be declared. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Hospice. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an application for a position to which the Order applies.

Declaration *

I understand that any appointment offered is subject to health clearance, enhanced Disclosure Scotland (criminal records) check, and references, all of which must be deemed satisfactory by the Hospice. I hereby authorise you to carry out checks on all and any of my qualifications and/or registration from any establishment or employer and I give my consent to ACCORD Hospice processing the data supplied in this application form for the purpose of recruitment and selection. I declare that the information I have given in support of my application is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and complete. I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, or that I have withheld relevant information, my application may be disqualified or if I have already been appointed, I may be dismissed without notice. This applies equally to any medical questionnaire/forms I may complete.

Apply by Thursday 25th September 2025

Hours: 28 Hours over 4 Days

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Agenda for Change - Band 5 - Equivalent

£31,892 - £39,735 pro rata

A great opportunity to join our Patient & Family Support Team at ACCORD has arose.

We are a very busy and responsive service which also supports the Renfrewshire Bereavement Network. We are looking for a counsellor who has at least five years’ experience and is educated to Post graduate level. An understanding of Palliative care and Bereavement is desirable.

For more information about the opportunity and the team, please contact Joy Elliot (Patient and Family Support Team Lead) on joy.elliott@accord.org.uk or 0141 581 2000.

Application Form