Complementary Therapist

Julia's House; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Julia's House in Swindon is seeking a qualified complementary therapist to join the Complementary Therapy Team. The role involves delivering sessions to children and families in the hospice and at family homes, with occasional cover at the Dorset hospice, and requires a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology plus massage and another therapy, plus three years' experience.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends and school holidays is essential, with driving and business-use insurance needed for home visits.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology required.
• Massage qualification plus at least one other complementary therapy (e.g., aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, Reiki or mindfulness).
• Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality complementary therapy treatments in the hospice and in family homes.
• Assess referrals for complementary therapy.
• Plan and deliver individualised sessions for children, young people, parents, carers and siblings.
• Tailor your approach to the needs of each person supported.
• Work as part of the Complementary Therapy Team and wider Family Support Team.
• Provide occasional cover at the Dorset hospice during periods of absence.
• Attend meetings and provide support at Julia's House locations as needed.

Education

Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology

Massage qualification plus another complementary therapy

Job description

This role sits within the Complementary Therapy Team and wider Family Support Team at Julia's House. The post involves providing complementary therapy to children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, assessing referrals and tailoring individual sessions. Based mainly at the hospice, with travel to family homes and occasional cover at the Dorset hospice, it runs across a seven-day service including evenings, weekends and school holidays. Fit depends on a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, qualifications in massage plus another therapy and three years' experience.

What the job involves

• Provide safe, high-quality complementary therapy treatments in the hospice and in family homes
• Assess referrals for complementary therapy
• Plan and deliver individualised sessions for children, young people, parents, carers and siblings
• Tailor your approach to the needs of each person supported
• Work as part of the Complementary Therapy Team and wider Family Support Team, alongside colleagues and volunteers
• Provide occasional cover at the Dorset hospice during periods of absence
• Attend meetings and provide support at Julia's House locations as needed

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
• Qualified in massage plus at least one other complementary therapy, such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, Reiki or mindfulness

Registration & licences

• Current liability insurance
• Membership of a recognised professional therapist body

Experience

• Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, professional and sensitive approach
• Confidence to work with families in their own homes and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence
• Access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and school holidays

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children or young people with complex needs