Every moment counts. Every memory matters.
Julia’s House is looking for a compassionate and skilled Complementary Therapist to support children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your therapeutic skills to promote comfort, relaxation and wellbeing, helping to create moments of calm, connection and support when they are needed most.
Working as part of the Complementary Therapy Team and wider Family Support Team, alongside colleagues and volunteers, you will provide safe, high-quality complementary therapy treatments in the hospice and in family homes. You will assess referrals, plan and deliver individualised sessions, and tailor your approach to the needs of each child, young person, parent, carer or sibling.
This role will primarily be based at our Wiltshire hospice in Devizes, with an expectation for exceptional travel to family homes and to provide occasional cover at our Dorset hospice in Corfe Mullen during periods of absence. You may also be required to attend meetings and provide support at different Julia’s House locations as needed.
The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology and be qualified in massage plus at least one other complementary therapy, such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, Reiki or mindfulness. You will also need current liability insurance and membership of a recognised professional therapist body.
You will have a minimum of three years’ experience and ideally experience of working with children or young people with complex needs. You will be calm, professional and sensitive in your approach, with the confidence to work with families in their own homes and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for full details of this role.
To meet the needs of the children, young people and families we support, flexibility will be required. Our service runs seven days a week, so hours may include evenings, weekends and school holidays. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential, and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
The Charity may, at its discretion, elect to both select candidates and interview before the advertised closing dates
About us
Julia’s House is an award-winning children’s hospice charity dedicated to bringing comfort and care to families across the two counties.
Each family we support is unique and so is the care we provide. When a family finds out that their child has a very serious medical condition, which is life-limiting or life-threatening, their world falls apart. Julia’s House exists to help these children and their families.
The Benefits
Our mission
To reach more children with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions and to set the gold standard in flexible, bespoke care that supports the whole family.
Our vision
For local families of life-limited and life-threatened children to be able to access the help they need, when and where they need it and for every member of the family to feel supported, valued, cherished.
Our values
C - Compassionate and caring
We care, we go the extra mile and we treat people as individuals
H - Honesty and integrity
We believe in honesty and fairness. We make balanced, long-term decisions.
I - It's up to all of us
We work together as one team. Everyone is responsible for great teamwork and standards.
L - Listen and learn
We listen to understand. We seek information that will help us continually improve.
D - Determined to excel
We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
https://www.juliashouse.org/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
Benefits
30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous pension scheme (existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme may retain membership on joining Julia's House)
Life Assurance scheme
Free eye tests
Blue Light Card scheme
The Lifestyle Card scheme
Concert4carers scheme
Comprehensive induction
Ongoing commitment to developing staff
Mentoring scheme
"At Julia's House, I'm treated as a whole person, rather than just a worker. Everyone across the team genuinely cares about the wellbeing of their colleagues and there's a culture of autonomy and flexibility which allows me to be my best self at work."
Fundraiser
“There is a real sense of community at all levels at Julia's House. The values and behaviours of all are clear to see and demonstrated day to day. People care for and recognise you as an individual, whilst genuinely value your contribution and what you bring to the team - I have been unquestionably welcomed into the whole team”.
Lead Nurse
Complementary Therapist in Devizes employer: Julia's House
At Julia's House, we pride ourselves on being a compassionate and supportive employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Our Devizes hospice offers a nurturing work environment where you can grow through ongoing learning opportunities, enjoy generous benefits like 30 days annual leave, and be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being. Join us to be part of a community that truly cares and supports each other in our mission to provide exceptional care.
