Volunteer Complementary Therapist (Reiki or Reflexology ) -Community Based At Meadow House Hospice

The Mulberry Centre

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Caring,Community Work

People Skills

Volunteer Specification The Mulberry Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of care, and our complementary therapists are expected to: Hold a recognised qualification in their chosen complementary therapy (e.g. Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage). Be a current member of a relevant professional body (e.g. CNHC,). Hold personal and professional indemnity insurance and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Have a minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience in their chosen therapy, with active practice during this time. Have not experienced personal cancer diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer diagnosis, or bereavement within the last two years. Previous experience of working with clients affected by cancer, or in palliative care settings is desirable. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to adapt their therapy approach to meet the changing needs of individual clients in a sensitive and responsive way. To maintain open, timely, and appropriate communication with the Mulberry Centre and hospice wellbeing team, including reporting any concerns, changes in a client’s wellbeing, or other relevant observations. To attend occasional team meetings, supervision sessions, or volunteer briefings where possible, to ensure integrated, safe, and supportive care for clients. To liaise with the Mulberry Centre and hospice coordinator regarding session times, client bookings, and any changes to availability as soon as possible. To uphold confidentiality at all times while sharing appropriate information necessary for client safety and holistic care.

• You will be provided with an induction covering the objective of the role, the work of The Mulberry Centre, and its procedures and policies relevant for your volunteering role. • We will do our best to assist your volunteering role with us. This will include evaluation sessions and keeping you updated with all the relevant information on what support The Mulberry Centre offers. • There will be an initial 3 months, then a six-monthly and annual review with your Lead. This is a way of monitoring and supporting each other and is informal and confidential. • Expenses are reimbursed for travel incurred to carry out your volunteering duties. The reimbursement of any other ‘out of pocket’ expenses is subject to prior approval by your Lead. • The Centre offers £50 per annum towards relevant professional development within related areas, after six months as a volunteer at The Centre. We also offer reimbursement retrospectively for CNHC membership yearly for those who have volunteered regularly. • Networking amongst the therapists is encouraged, for support.

3 hours per week plus small amount of admin time

Further location details may be provided below.

Debbie Davey or Amanda Dixon-Nuttall

Meadow House Hospice, Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Rd, Southall

UB1 3HW

Any bus to Ealing Hospital

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Email volunteer@themulberrycentre.co.uk , or call 02083216300

This role is for an abled bodied person