Volunteer Complementary Therapist / Wellbeing Practitioner

Volunteer Complementary Therapist / Wellbeing Practitioner

Sefton Support Group – Formby, Merseyside

Sefton Support Group is looking for volunteer complementary therapists, wellbeing practitioners, or therapy students to support our Essence project at our community centre in Formby.

Essence has been developed to help local people access affordable therapies and wellbeing support in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. Many of our members are dealing with isolation, poor mental health, bereavement, long-term health conditions, stress, anxiety, or difficult life circumstances.

We are looking for someone who can offer regular weekly support, ideally on a Tuesday afternoon or on a Wednesday anytime between 10am and 5pm.

Consistency is really important to our members. Having a regular therapist, wellbeing practitioner, or therapy student available helps people feel more comfortable, builds trust, and allows us to offer a more reliable service to those who need it.

This role may also be suitable for students who are working through the different stages of their therapy training and are looking for a supportive community setting where they can gain experience, build confidence, and use their developing skills to help local people.

Students would need to be at an appropriate stage in their training, follow Sefton Support Group’s safeguarding and centre procedures, and have any required insurance in place.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who can offer therapies such as:

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  Aromatherapy

  
  


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  Aromatherapy massage

  
  


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  Reflexology

  
  


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  Indian head massage

  
  


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  Holistic facials

  
  


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  Swedish massage

  
  


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  Hot stone therapy

  
  


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  Pedicures

  
  


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  Other suitable wellbeing or relaxation therapies

  
  

This role would suit someone who is caring, reliable, professional, and passionate about using their skills to support people in the community.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

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  Has relevant therapy experience, training, qualifications, or is currently working through an appropriate stage of therapy training

  
  


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  Can offer regular weekly support, ideally Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday between 10am and 5pm

  
  


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  Is friendly, patient, and understanding

  
  


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  Can work safely and respectfully with vulnerable adults

  
  


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  Is reliable and able to communicate clearly

  
  


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  Holds suitable insurance, where required for their therapy

  
  


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  Is willing to follow Sefton Support Group’s safeguarding and centre procedures

  
  

What you will be helping with

As part of the Essence project, you will help us provide accessible wellbeing support to people who may not otherwise be able to afford private therapies.

Your support will help members access relaxing, confidence-building, and person-centred therapies in a safe community setting.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, helping us continue Sefton Support Group’s long-standing work in the local community.

Location

Sefton Support Group

1 Duke Street

Formby

L37 4AL

The centre is close to Formby train station and local transport links.

Interested?

If you are a therapist, wellbeing practitioner, or therapy student and would like to use your skills to support the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Sefton Support Group to find out more about the Essence project and how you could get involved.