Honorary Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A registered charity in the UK seeks Honorary Psychologists to support bereaved individuals affected by cancer. Volunteers will co-facilitate support groups under clinical supervision, receiving professional development and training. This role requires a minimum commitment of 2 years, with 2-3 evening sessions per month.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and CPD opportunities

Supervision from Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational skills and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support.
• Facilitation of support groups 2-3 times a month.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitating bereavement support groups and events under supervision from Clinical Psychologists.
• Providing bereavement support for individuals affected by cancer-related bereavement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Conscientious

Organizational skills

Initiative

Flexibility

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 professionals working in mental health, as well as those from other fields.

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

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for 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 individuals affected by cancer-related bereavement, under supervision from Clinical Psychologists, with ongoing CPD and training.

Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational skills, initiative, flexibility, warmth, and enthusiasm for learning about bereavement support. Volunteers will receive supervision, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to research. The charity provides excellent training and CPD opportunities, especially for those interested in pursuing careers in psychology. We welcome applications from individuals with a general interest in helping others.

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

We are committed to offering the best care to an often-overlooked population. We require a minimum commitment of 2 years, with facilitation of support groups 2-3 times a month (evening sessions). More information about the charity is available 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. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with our team.