Volunteer Bereavement Support Practitioners (Kings Lynn)

We are currently looking for Volunteer Bereavement Support Practitioners to join our Support and Information team at our centres based in Norwich, Kings Lynn, or Great Yarmouth.

The objective of the Bereavement Support Practitioner role is to provide emotional and practical support to individuals and families who have been bereaved by cancer; in person, by telephone and/or video calls and signpost users to appropriate Big C and external groups and services.

To be successful in this role, volunteers will need appropriate training and significant work experience in supporting the bereaved. Counselling skills would be desirable along with excellent communication and listening skills. You must understand personal and professional boundaries while remaining compassionate and patient.

Big C's Core Values are Respect Empathy Support Trust Honesty. They provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, and would like to join a small, supportive and friendly team of Specialist Cancer Information Nurses and dedicated volunteers, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteering with Big C will provide you the opportunity to volunteer in a high-quality Cancer Support and Information Centre. The benefits of volunteering include:

• Be part of a professional and friendly team
• Improving the experience of people affected by cancer
• Gain transferable skills and practical experience of working with people affected by cancer.
• Be recognised for your contribution

We will provide an induction into the Centre and its services, ongoing support from a named member of staff, and additional training as required for your role.

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check.