Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.  

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.  

We are currently recruiting a Children and Young People’s Counsellor to join the team at Newcastle Hospice.  If you’re passionate about making a real difference and supporting families through some of life’s most challenging moments, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale (aligned with AFC) Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata)

Hours/Contract:  Part Time – 30 hours per week – (Monday to Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent

Based:  Newcastle Hospice and Community

Closing date:  17th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

At Marie Curie, we’re driven by a long term, sustainable ambition: to ensure everyone has the best possible end of life experience, shaped by what truly matters to them and the people they love.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional to deliver a flexible counselling service to children and young people experiencing grief and loss in. In this deeply meaningful role, you’ll also support and guide patients and carers, helping them feel confident in supporting the children and young people within their family.

Working in close partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team, you will deliver support across community, educational, children’s home and hospice settings, helping to provide high-quality, responsive and compassionate care for families at critical times.

What we’re looking for: 

• Degree/ Diploma in Child Counselling
• Member of BACP.
• Significant post-qualification with additional experience of working in an educational environment
• Knowledge of bereavement, loss and trauma would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication and record keeping skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Driving and access to own vehicle for business use.

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance for all employees   

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply. 

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.