About this role
Job summary
Do you have significant experience delivering complementary therapies to babies, children, and/or young people with complex needs? Are you able to travel across the East Midlands as part of your role? Do you hold a Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Massage? If so, this part time role could be for you!
Location: Based at Rainbows Hospice with the requirement to travel within the community and to hospitals across the East Midlands, covering Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. Therefore, a driving license is required for this role.
Hours of work: This is a part-time role, working 15 hours per week, Monday and Friday. There is also a requirement to cover one weekend shift every month as part of a rota.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a passionate Complementary Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis, providing support across our Hospice, hospitals, and community settings. In this vital role, you'll offer therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology, baby massage, Indian head massage, and positive touch treatments to help care for babies, children, and young people receiving palliative and end-of-life care.
About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Job description Job responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities include - but not limited to
To provide complementary therapy treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment or in hospitals. To provide complementary therapy treatments for babies, children or young people such as positive touch during end of life care. To work efficiently and effectively, using technology as appropriate, to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne. To undertake assessments of clients Complementary Therapy needs as required. To be aware of contraindications or precautions for the therapies practiced and adapt treatments accordingly. Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Our Benefits
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Contributory pension scheme
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, all staff away days, Guest visitors
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies, on [email protected]
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Complementary Therapist Essential
Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs, life limiting conditions or terminal illnesses Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies Hold your own insurance to practice complementary therapy Able to work independently and as part of a team. Hold a UK Driving licence
Desirable
Experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people affected by life-limiting conditions or terminal illness
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
Employer's website https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)