Complimentary Therapy Volunteer

About this role

LOROS prides itself on looking after the whole of the individual, not just their illness. Complementary therapies are not an alternative to conventional medical treatments; they are used primarily to enhance wellbeing and quality of life. They may help with the following:
• Reduce stress and tension
• Ease aches and pains
• Lift mood and help with anxiety
• Improve sleep
• Feeling of deep relaxation
• A general sense of wellbeing

All therapies provided are free of charge and are overseen by a team of professional, qualified therapists.

We are looking for volunteers to give a day (10am-3pm if possible) a week/fortnight/month to help provide short treatments to patients either on our inpatient ward or as part of our Day Therapy service.

Key Volunteer Duties will include:
• To assess each patient/carer individually.
• Assess holistically and adapt the therapy to deliver a safe complementary therapy session to patients/carers.
• To feedback to the multidisciplinary team if you have any concerns.
• Documenting all treatments and any oils used.
• Maintain CPD file and insurance.

Essential Requirements to fulfil the role:
• Be willing to undertake a successful DBS Check
• Must hold Level 3 Diploma in your relevant field
• Have your own Therapy Insurance & maintained CPD

Personal Qualities to fulfil role:
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patient
• Good communicator and listener
• Team worker
• Honest and reliable
• Friendly
• Have the ability to deal with sensitive and distressing situations

We will provide a full LOROS induction including mandatory training in infection Prevention, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Fire Awareness, Data Security and Moving  Handling.

When you can volunteer

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or training
• References needed
• Willing to take a DBS Check
• Age restrictions

18+ required

Location

Location LOROS Hospice, Leicester, UK