Complementary Therapist Volunteer

We are interested in hearing from people

qualified in different therapies such as aromatherapy, massage or reflexology or shiatsu.

We take a person centred approach to all our support which means each therapy session will be different, however activities will usually include:

· Providing complementary therapies to residents.

· Planning treatments for each person, taking treatment aims, individual needs and preferences, comfort, and safety into consideration

· Getting the therapy environment ready and clearing up afterwards

. Keeping records of therapy sessions and letting the team know if you’re going on holiday.

How often we’d like your support

We hope you’ll volunteer 2 - 4 hours a week, but all our roles are flexible to suit you.

What we hope you’ll bring to the role

You might not have experience of everything on this list. That’s fine; finding the right person is more important to us than ticking all the boxes.

We hope you’ll:

· Have a nationally recognised qualification, membership of a relevant

professional association and your own insurance

· Understand and adhere to the relevant professional body’s code of ethics

· Understand the need to adapt therapy to patients with palliative care needs, and have the ability to adjust treatments accordingly

· Be reliable and professional.

· Have a warm, friendly, adaptable, caring approach

· Be well-organised and enthusiastic

What you can expect from us

We want to provide an experience that is inclusive, friendly, and supportive. To do this we will:

● Offer all the training you need in your role

● Make sure you feel appreciated and respected

● Provide regular support in a way that suits you

● Ask for your feedback on how we can do better

● Deal with any concerns or complaints quickly and fairly

● Make sure you have a clear understanding of what you need to do in your role

● Repay out-of-pocket travel expenses

Some of the benefits to you

● Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences

● Make new friends and feel connected

● Feel more confident and improve your wellbeing

● Boost your CV and gain references for your future employers

Help change lives and support your local community

More information about volunteering as well as the tasks already mentioned, all Brainkind volunteers have the following

responsibilities:

● Completing the relevant checks and training needed for the role.

● Following Brainkind's policies and procedures

● Showing a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion

● Showing a commitment to Brainkind's core values and behaviours

● Understanding their responsibility relating to data protection