Job Description

Role summary

St Helena co-works with the Look Good Feel Better charity https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/) by hosting and providing workshops to our patients with a cancer diagnosis. These workshops give practical advice and support to people living with cancer and who face emotionally challenging experiences while living with cancer.

Every workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation, whilst helping support people with their changing appearance. People leave LGFB workshops feeling empowered, motivated and less isolated - allowing them to look good but feel even better. Applicants will need to register on the LGFB volunteer site if successful and subject to their approval.

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and an enhanced adult & child DBS check will be carried out for this role.

Main duties of the role

Provide LGFB workshops in accordance with the complementary therapy policy and procedure, as well as the code of ethics and practice. Assess patients' treatment and documentation of given treatment and patient response. Uphold the confidentiality guidance in all matters relating to the patient or their family. Be generally aware of patients' needs and always ensure the dignity of the patients. Maintain good infection control practices at all times Prepare the LGFB workshop before and tidy away afterwards Adhere to the dress code requirements. Seek support and advice when needed. Provide feedback, including reports of any adverse effects, to the Complementary Therapy Lead. To undertake any other tasks as requested/deemed appropriate with the nature of the role. Complete all paperwork and feedback clearly and objectively Adhere to relevant and current protocols for the practice of the LGFB workshops.

Training & supervision

We will provide you with the LGFB registration links, and any training links they expect as stated on the website.

Other training includes:

There will be an induction to the hospice and all volunteers must undertake mandatory health and safety and equality and diversity training. In addition, all volunteers in a patient facing role have to undergo an enhanced Adult & Child DBS check, undertake safeguarding, accessing personal information (medical record information) and lone working training To undertake an induction into the LGFB workshops and CT team To attend meetings/supervision

Experience & qualifications required

You will need to be qualified and hold the appropriate certifications in the relevant practice: L2/L3+ Beauty therapy (with facial skin care and makeup units) o Work for a cosmetic brand, and 1+ years' hands on experience in skincare and make-up application. You will also need plenty of enthusiasm, a positive attitude and the true desire to make a difference.

Personal attributes

Ability to work in a team and conduct the workshops as expected by LGFB Be compassionate and empathtic, demonstrating sensitivity to patient/ client physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs and wellbeing Ability to use initiative and be innovative Respectful of other's differences and choices Reliable, organised honest and punctual Maintain confidentiality and GDPR at all times Be emotionally resilient to work in this type of care setting Recognise own boundaries in the therapeutic relationship and limitations of the role and seek support when needed
Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person