This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Julia’s House is a registered charity which provides support for children with life-limiting/life threatening conditions and their families. Julia’s House has hospices in Corfe Mullen, Dorset and Devizes, Wiltshire.
Our therapists carry out a vital role in the organisation by providing Complementary Therapy treatments within the hospice and in the family home to all members of the family. The successful candidate will work as part of the Complementary Therapy Team and wider Family Support Team, in conjunction with a team of volunteers. On receipt of referrals, you will assess and plan the delivery of high-quality Complementary Therapy sessions to the families.
This role will primarily be based in at our Dorset hospice, but with an expectation to cover Devizes during absences and to attend meetings at various locations as required.
The successful candidate will have need to have a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology and be qualified in Massage plus one other of the following – Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Reiki and Mindfulness.
A current Liability Insurance Certificate plus membership of a professional therapist body is also a requirement. In addition you will have a minimum of three year experience and of working with children with complex needs and be willing to visit families within their own homes to provide therapy treatments in a calm and professional manner. Please see our Person Specification and Job Description for full details of this role.
To meet the care needs of our children and young people, flexibility will be required. Our service runs seven days a week and so hours worked will include evenings, weekends and school holidays. .A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes are essential; and all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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
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