Complementary Therapy Volunteer

Why we need you

St Margaret’s is looking for people to join the team who will bring their skills, talent and enthusiasm to the heart of our organisation as we respond to the changing needs of our community.

What you will be doing

The Complementary Therapist Volunteer is responsible for enhancing the care being given to the patients by the staff forming the multi-disciplinary team by providing Complementary Therapies, as directed, to palliative care patients, carers or bereaved relatives.

Provision of one or more of the following therapies would be desirable: reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Bowen Technique and Reiki.

You are required to have your own insurance and be a member of a registered association for professional therapists.

Skills, experience and personal qualities most suited to the role

• People skills
• Enthusiasm
• Transferable skills
• Communications skills
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Creative ideas
• Empathetic and caring personality
• Ability to use IT technology for recording of therapies provided
• Ability to operate within boundaries and according to procedures
• Ability to provide welcoming and safe environment.

What’s in it for you

• The opportunity to make a real difference to people with life limiting illness in your community
• The opportunity to use your professional experience and high-level skills to support strategy development
• You will receive an enhanced induction and relevant training
• You can broaden skills, knowledge and expertise working alongside a diverse range of professions
• Enhance your CV
• Meet new people and join a friendly team
• Agreed out of pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines).

What we need from you

• A minimum commitment of 6 months
• As part of our commitment to safer volunteer recruitment practices, volunteers interested in this role, will be required to provide two references, a DBS check, own insurance, be a member of a registered association for professional therapists and attend an interview
• Applicants will need to be 18+ to carry out this volunteer role.