Bereavement Service Volunteer
St Christopher's Hospice
Bereavement service volunteers help support bereaved adults from the five London boroughs we serve (Croydon, Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark), after the death of a relative or friend who was cared for by, or at St Christopher’s. In addition, they also help support bereaved adults who live or have a GP in the Boroughs of Bromley or Lewisham but have not had care from St Christopher’s. *This is a skilled role, but we encourage applications from prospective volunteers with active liste
What this role will involve • Providing 1-1 bereavement support to individuals either face to face, via telephone or online. • Initially supporting two clients per week, increasing to three clients after six months. • Maintaining accurate records – submitting written contact notes electronically. • Contacting the administration team with clear and accurate actions pertaining to the client. • Attending 1.5 hours of group supervision twice a month online. • Helping support events for the bereaved and/or bereavement groups What you can gain from this role • Being a valued member of an enthusiastic team, through which you meet new people and get more involved in your local community. • Using and developing your skills, enhancing your CV, if that is important to you. • In-house online clinical supervision, twice monthly by a qualified clinical supervisor. • Knowing you are helping people in your local community have access to bereavement support, as they need it. We are looking for people • Who are compassionate listeners and clear communicators, whether honed by training or life experience or qualified counsellors who want to share their therapeutic expertise and contribute to their local community. • Who have experience of caring/providing support for others • That demonstrate a capacity for reflection • Can articulate feelings and have experience of adapting to loss • Who will build good relationships with clients, fellow volunteers and staff • Who can work as part of a group • Who are willing to learn, adapt and embrace change when needed • Who are competent in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Word and Outlook. • Able to write clear and accurate records and send electronically in a timely manner • Who will be emotionally resilient in the face of difficult circumstances that that can affect bereaved people • Who can follow our policies and procedures to keep everyone safe • Who will represent St Christopher’s and our values positively • Can commit to at least two years in this role Expectations of qualifications/experience • Basic active listening skills to a minimum of a one-year certificate level (counselling Diploma or working towards is desirable) OR • If you have no formal qualification, can you demonstrate that you have substantial work/life equivalent experience to offer?
Counselling
Counselling, IT Skills - good
People who: • Are compassionate listeners and clear communicators, whether honed by training or life experience or qualified counsellors who want to share their therapeutic expertise and contribute to their local community. • Have experience of caring/providing support for others • Demonstrate a capacity for reflection • Can articulate feelings and have experience of adapting to loss • Will build good relationships with clients, fellow volunteers and staff • Can work as part of a group • Are willing to learn, adapt and embrace change when needed • Are competent in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Word and Outlook. • Will write clear and accurate records and send electronically in a timely manner • Will be emotionally resilient in the face of difficult circumstances that that can affect bereaved people
• Being a valued member of an enthusiastic team, meeting new people and get more involved in your local community • In-house online clinical supervision, twice monthly by a qualified clinical supervisor • Using and developing your skills, and enhancing your CV if that is important to you • A reference for future work or volunteering • Knowing you are helping dying people in your local community to have access to care and support, as and when they need it.
3-4 hours week
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Sydenham site, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ Deptford Methodist Church and Mission, 1 Creek Road, London SE8 3BT
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