Complementary Therapist in Loughborough

Do you have significant experience delivering complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs? Are you able to travel across the East Midlands as part of your role? Do you hold a Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Massage? If so, this part-time role could be for you!

Here at Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses, as well as approximately 3000 people including families, siblings and carers across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families wherever they are.

We're looking for a passionate Complementary Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis providing support across our hospice, hospitals and community. In this vital role, you'll offer therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology, baby massage, Indian head massage and positive touch treatments to help care for babies, children and young people receiving palliative and end-of-life care.

Location: Based at Rainbows Hospice with the requirement to travel within the community and to hospitals across the East Midlands covering Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. Therefore, a driving license is required for this role.

Hours of work: This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday. There is also a requirement to cover one weekend shift every four weeks as part of a rota.

Our Benefits:

• Free onsite parking at the Hospice Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Shift enhancements for unsociable hours.
• Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care.
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
• Healthcare Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fun events and all staff away days.

About the Role:

Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• To provide complementary therapy treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment or in hospitals.
• To provide complementary therapy treatments for babies, children or young people such as positive touch during end-of-life care.
• To work efficiently and effectively using technology as appropriate to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne.
• To undertake assessments of clients' Complementary Therapy needs as required.
• To be aware of contraindications or precautions for the therapies practiced and adapt treatments accordingly.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs, life-limiting conditions or terminal illnesses.
• Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage.
• Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies.
• Hold your own insurance to practice complementary therapy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people affected by life-limiting conditions or terminal illness.
• Hold a UK driving licence.

For further information about this role and the responsibilities, please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening including employment referencing covering the past five years.

Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is committed to improving the quality of its services to all people irrespective of race/ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation. Our objective is to deliver high-quality services that are accessible, responsive and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of different groups.

About Us: Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness. We've been providing the highest level of professional holistic care and emotional support to babies, children, young people and their families since 1994. Our incredible team helps to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life and support their families to make the most of every precious moment during life through bereavement and beyond.

Our aim is to support every one of the thousands of babies, children and young people in the East Midlands with a terminal or serious illness. To do this, we've made it easier to access our services wherever families are in our region.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you'll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times. Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work.

Our Vision: To become a household name across the East Midlands for the outstanding care we provide wherever it's needed.

Our Mission: Whether in our hospice, in hospital or at home, we deliver unrivalled care to seriously and terminally ill babies, children, young people and their families. Our purpose is to make every moment of their short lives the best it can be.

Our Values: Because WE CARE we are: Aim High – Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise. Own It – Focused, committed and accountable.