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Bereavement Support Role – Islington Bereavement Service

St Joseph's Hospice Hackney

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The Islington Bereavement Service is a community based peer support service. We train and supervise volunteers from all walks of life to provide ten sessions of one to one bereavement support to adults residing in Islington who have experienced bereavement. The role does not require any clinical qualifications, and is based on compassionate listening, life experience, and the ability to provide emotional support.

What commitment do you need to give?
- You must be able to offer 6-8 hours of your time per month
- You need to attend a 3 day induction training
- We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

What do you get in return?
- New skills and experience
- Supervision and support
- A reference after 3 months
- Travel expenses paid.

Counselling,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Counselling

Offering companionship and a listening ear. Providing emotional support.

Walking alongside somebody with their grief. Building connections with Islington residents and relationships with the community. Gaining and practicing basic counselling skills. High level of training and supervision.

Further location details may be provided below.

Terence Stewart

Mare Street, , Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

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St Joseph’s hospice and the Islington Bereavement Service celebrate the diversity of local communities and actively welcomes applications from people who reflect this diversity, as well as people who speak locally spoken languages.

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