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Here at Rainbows Children’s 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, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people affected by life-limiting conditions or terminal illness
Hold a UK driving licence
What we offer:
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