Writer - Life Reviews
Life Reviewing is a unique and special role; it is about capturing stories, memories and creating legacy documents and artefacts for people living with a life-limiting illness.
This role requires thoughtfulness, integrity, compassion and a genuine interest in listening to the person’s stories, memories and hopes for those they will leave behind. You will transcribe and document this information with care and accuracy.
Life Reviews might be in the form of a scrapbook with photographs and mementos, or a formal document with a story-like format. The role could even involve help with writing letters to pass on to family members, friends or children not yet born. These legacy materials might even be presented in a video form. Working collaboratively with the patient and family, there are many creative options you can develop together.
Life Reviewing can be an emotionally challenging role, so a willingness to sit with the potential distress experienced by people living with a life-limiting illness is essential. Full training and support will be given, in order to set you up for success in this role, including regular training events and ongoing supervision.
For further information, send me an email telling me why you would make a great Life Reviewer.
You may have a background in writing, journalism or transcribing. Helpful skills might include videography or any type of multi-media. Even scrapbooking could be useful, depending on how your client wants their information to be presented.
We are keen to talk to people who have the following skills and qualities: Excellent communication skills; the ability to transcribe recorded material and transform it into well-structured text; Competent with MS Office and email; Excellent written expression and editorial skills; Ability to build rapport with people quickly and to talk with unwell people sensitively and with ease; Flexibility to meet with people on their schedule; Compassion and generosity; Creativity and sensitivity to what is right for the families you engage with.
The nature of this role requires flexibility. Full training and support will be given, in order to set you up for success in this role, including regular training events and ongoing supervision. You will need to be available for some part of the working week to attend training, supervision and meetings with clients.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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