Volunteer Complementary Therapist
Location: Skanda Vale Hospice, Saron, Llandysul, SA44 5DY.
Hours: 10 hours per month, with flexibility to accommodate additional hours as needed.
Supported by: Spiritual Care and Wellbeing Lead.
Overview
In this role, you will provide holistic therapies designed to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and alleviate symptoms associated with life-limiting illnesses. Working within a compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will support our patients and their families, contributing to a calming and supportive care environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Therapeutic Treatments: Offer complementary therapy such as massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology, tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of our patients.
- Consultation: Conduct initial consultations to understand patient preferences, medical history, and any contraindications for treatment.
- Therapeutic Environment: Create a safe, calm, and supportive space for therapy sessions, ensuring patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their treatments.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions, including patient assessments, treatment plans, and any relevant observations or outcomes.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, providing updates on patient progress and addressing any concerns or feedback.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Health and Safety: Adhere to health and safety protocols and infection control measures, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for therapy sessions.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Conduct yourself with professionalism, integrity, and compassion at all times, upholding the values and ethos of the hospice.
Qualifications & experience:
- Accredited qualification in complementary therapy (e.g., massage therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, Reiki).
- Membership or registration with a recognised professional body relevant to your therapy discipline.
- Previous experience providing complementary therapy treatments, preferably in a palliative care or hospice setting.
- Understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of palliative care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to patient care.
Training & support:
We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure our Volunteer Complementary Therapists feel confident and capable in their roles.
YOUR STEPS TO JOINING OUR TEAM
Choose how to submit your application:
- Option 1: Complete and submit the online form below.
- Option 2: Download and email the form to: volunteers@skandavalehospice.org
- Option 3: Download print and post the form to: People Team, Skanda Vale Hospice, Saron, Llandysul, SA44 5DY.
One of our team will be in touch to talk through the details.
Come and meet us for a friendly conversation / interview to ensure we’re a good fit for one another.
After we’ve run our checks we’ll invite you to an Induction Day and welcome you into the team!
Volunteering application form
All our teams take part in training so do ensure you’re happy with that before submitting your form. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas volunteers.
Interested in volunteering?
Nicky Gilbert, our Recruitment Lead, reads every enquiry and will be in touch within a few working days.
