Honorary Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity, The Loss Foundation, is seeking volunteer Honorary Psychologists in Bolton to co-facilitate bereavement support groups. Ideal candidates should possess compassionate communication skills and flexibility, demonstrating a commitment to helping others. The role includes training, supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Supervision from Clinical Psychologists

Participation in professional development sessions

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable demeanor.
• Interest in helping others and bereavement support.
• Willing to commit for at least 2 years, facilitating 2-3 times a month.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups and events.
• Receive supervision from Clinical Psychologists.
• Participate in professional development sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for Learning

Job description

Job Title:

Honorary Psychologist, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

The Loss Foundation

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Please note: Applications will only be considered if a cover letter and CV are provided to [emailprotected]

The Loss Foundation is a registered charity specialising in providing bereavement support for people whose loved ones die of cancer. The charity is run by volunteer psychologists and mental health professionals, as well as individuals from other professions.

The charity hosts bereavement support groups and therapeutic events online, and offers in-person support across the country through informal get-togethers and walks.

We are expanding our team and seeking compassionate, reliable, and conscientious volunteers with excellent communication skills and an interest in helping others.

Honorary psychologist roles involve co-facilitating bereavement support groups and events for those who have lost loved ones to cancer; supervision from Clinical Psychologists; ongoing CPD and training.

Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive supervision from Clinical Psychologists, participate in professional development sessions, and have opportunities to contribute to research. The charity offers excellent training, CPD opportunities, and is interested in applicants with a general interest in helping others.

See our current team here: https://thelossfoundation.org/meet-the-team/

We ask for at least a 2-year commitment, involving facilitation 2-3 times a month (evenings). More information about the charity can be found at www.thelossfoundation.org

Applications must include a cover letter and CV, sent to [emailprotected]. The application deadline is 30th June, but may close earlier if we receive many applications. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.