Honorary Psychologist

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

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking compassionate volunteers for honorary psychologist roles. Volunteers will help facilitate bereavement support groups, receive training and support from Clinical Psychologists, and engage in professional development opportunities. Candidates are expected to commit for at least two years and have a genuine interest in providing support to those affected by cancer.

Benefits

CPD and training opportunities

Supervision from Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable with good communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate sessions and work with Clinical Psychologists.
• Willingness to commit for at least 2 years, facilitating sessions 2-3 times a month.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate bereavement support groups for people affected by cancer.
• Participate in continued professional development sessions.
• Contribute to research related to bereavement support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

Interest in psychology

Job description

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Please note: Applications will only be considered if you provide a cover letter and CV 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 professionals working in mental health, as well as those from other professions.

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

Our wonderful charity team is expanding, and we are looking to take on more 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 people whose loved ones have died from cancer; having supervision from Clinical Psychologists, and receiving continuous CPD and training.

The successful candidates will have excellent organisational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning more about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive scheduled supervision from Clinical Psychologists, participate in continued professional development sessions, and have the opportunity to contribute to research. The charity offers excellent training, opportunities, and CPD for those interested in pursuing careers in psychology. We are also very open to applications from individuals with a general interest in helping others.

You can see a list of our current team here: https://thelossfoundation.org/meet-the-team/

We are passionate about offering the best possible care to an often-ignored population. We ask for at least a 2-year commitment, involving facilitation of sessions 2-3 times a month (evening-based). You can find out more about the charity at www.thelossfoundation.org

Applications will only be considered if you provide a cover letter and a copy of your CV, which can be sent to [emailprotected]. The application process will close on June 30th but may close earlier if we receive a high number of candidates. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview with some of the charity’s team.