Complementary Therapy Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Turning Point NottinghamLocation(s): Mapperley
Address where volunteering takes place: (Haven House) 222 Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6HGHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Are you training or have a qualification in a complementary therapy such as
Yoga Teachers
Massage therapists.
Reiki Practitioners
Sound Healers
If you would like the opportunity to broaden your experience of working with people experiencing mental health crisis, this is an opportunity for you.
Yoga Teachers
Massage therapists.
Reiki Practitioners
Sound Healers
If you would like the opportunity to broaden your experience of working with people experiencing mental health crisis, this is an opportunity for you.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for complementary therapy practitioners including those in training, who would benefit from a placement as part of their professional accreditation. We currently offer Reflexology, Reiki, Sound Healing and Meditation sessions to our guests on an ad hoc basis based on staff availability. We would like to offer set times for people to experience a range of holistic and complementary therapies throughout the week.
If you are looking for an opportunity to practice or a placement as part of your professional qualification, please contact us to discuss your requirements initially.
Practitioners will have a recognised qualification or in training and a member of a recognised practitioner organisation. Practitioners will be covered by Turning Points Public Liability Insurance and therefore need to satisfy the criteria for this cover. All Placements will be supervised.
Responsibilities
• To deliver complementary therapy as agreed by the service, in line with your accrediting body’s guidelines.
• To work sensitively with clients who may have experienced trauma and other complex mental and health issues.
• To promote choice and informed decision making
• To report any concerns to the team
• To maintain confidentiality
• To attend supervision on a regular basis
Qualities
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Responsible and professional approach to delivering therapies
• Reliable
• Able to demonstrate a patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate attitude
If you are looking for an opportunity to practice or a placement as part of your professional qualification, please contact us to discuss your requirements initially.
Practitioners will have a recognised qualification or in training and a member of a recognised practitioner organisation. Practitioners will be covered by Turning Points Public Liability Insurance and therefore need to satisfy the criteria for this cover. All Placements will be supervised.
Responsibilities
• To deliver complementary therapy as agreed by the service, in line with your accrediting body’s guidelines.
• To work sensitively with clients who may have experienced trauma and other complex mental and health issues.
• To promote choice and informed decision making
• To report any concerns to the team
• To maintain confidentiality
• To attend supervision on a regular basis
Qualities
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Responsible and professional approach to delivering therapies
• Reliable
• Able to demonstrate a patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate attitude
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered or willingness to register with a Professional body related to the therapy being provided. The cost of this can be provided.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18 and over
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes