Holistic Therapy jobs in Wickford

Annual salary: Voluntary Role

Role Title: Volunteer (Qualified) Complementary Therapist Hub (Weekdays and Weekends)

Responsible to: Hub Social Worker

Department(s): Family Support Team or IPU

Location: Magnolia Place or IPU, Hospice, Aylesford, Maidstone

Responsible for:

Providing complementary therapies to hospice patients and carers, contributing towards holistic person-centred care, ensuring treatments are delivered in a highly professional manner being mindful of the individuals health issues, contributing to the work of a multi-disciplinary professional team ensuring that an efficient, effective and comprehensive palliative care service is provided by the Hospice, colleagues and volunteers.

• Always maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality with no continuation of a relationship outside that provided within the Hospice (this includes giving out any of your personal information/contact details).
• If you have connections with a service user, inform the line manager immediately to enable an assessment of the impact this may have for both you and the service user.
• Within the bounds of confidentiality, understand when you should pass on information to the line manager or specialist nurse reporting any safeguarding or medical concerns immediately (training will be provided).
• Maintain clean and safe working areas to minimise health, safety and security risks to self and others.
• Inform the line manager of any low stock levels of consumables to allow replenishment in a timely fashion.
• The role does not require you to undertake any nursing duties, counselling or lifting.
• Person Specification
  • Essential skills:
    • Qualified in any treatment that is carried out for hospice patients and carers – certificated evidence will be required.
    • Hold current professional indemnity insurance for any treatment that is carried out for hospice users – certificated evidence will be required.
    • Be understanding and empathetic to the impact of living with life limiting illness.
    • Ability to demonstrate first class patient/family related care skills, including a courteous manner, keen to provide a service to patients, families and carers, with a helpful and friendly approach.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with a wide variety of people and to develop relationships appropriate to this role.
    • An inclusive and respectful approach in keeping with the Hospice’s policy and cultural framework on diversity.
    • A flexible and adaptable mindset, prepared to support the service where needed.
    • Enjoy being a part of a team, receiving and providing support to each other, able to work within a team dynamic.
    • Ability to positively promote the ethos of the Hospice and the work it does in the community.
    • A highly professional, ethical and empathetic individual who knows the boundaries within which to operate.
    • Highly adaptable and flexible in your approach being comfortable working as a member of the team.
    • Be able to build good relationships with our clients, demonstrating good listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Desirable skills:
    • Previous voluntary sector experience.
    • Previous experience in a Hospice environment
    • Training in a related topic e.g. social care, health care, pastoral care, counselling etc

To discuss this role before applying, please call the Family Support Team on 01622 792200 Ext. 261