Honorary Psychologist

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

Job summary

A charity dedicated to providing bereavement support is expanding its team and looking for Honorary Psychologists. Applicants will co-facilitate support groups, receive supervision from Clinical Psychologists, and access ongoing training. Commitment involves facilitating sessions 2-3 times monthly, ideal for those interested in psychology careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Scheduled supervision

Professional development sessions

Opportunities to contribute to research

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year commitment with facilitation 2-3 times a month.
• Passion for helping others and interest in bereavement support.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups and events.
• Provide support for individuals who have lost loved ones to cancer.
• Engage in professional development sessions and training.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Conscientious

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Warmth

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

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Please note: Applications will only be considered if they include a cover letter and a CV sent to [emailprotected]

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

We host online bereavement support groups and therapeutic events, and offer in-person support across the country through informal get-togethers and walks.

Our charity team is expanding, and we are 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. Volunteers will have supervision from Clinical Psychologists and access to ongoing CPD and training.

Successful candidates will possess excellent organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive scheduled supervision, professional development sessions, and opportunities to contribute to research. We offer comprehensive training and CPD for individuals interested in psychology careers. We welcome applications from those with a general interest in helping others.

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

We are dedicated to providing the best care to an often-overlooked population. We ask for a minimum 2-year commitment, involving facilitation 2-3 times a month in the evenings. Learn more about us at www.thelossfoundation.org.

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