Volunteer Inpatient Meal Time Support job in Middlesbrough

Volunteer Inpatient Meal Time Support

  • Employer - Teesside Hospice
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Not for profit
  • Department - Charity
  • Location: - Middlesbrough
  • Salary - Unpaid
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Flexible
  • Closing date - Ongoing

Job Description

Time Requirement:  Flexible to suit you, we are looking for help particularly during these times; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10.30am to 1.30pm and 3.30pm to 6.00pm and Sundays 4.00pm to 6.00pm

DBS Check needed? Yes

Age Requirements: From 18 years old plus

Role Summary: We are looking for volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in general kitchen tasks and in delivering meals and refreshments to our patients. We are looking for volunteers that are able to help us during the times listed opposite. This role requires someone with good communication and empathy skills.


Required Skills

  • To deliver meals and refreshments to our patients
  • To set up trays and push the trolley to the inpatient Unit
  • To provide a warm, friendly, compassionate and sensitive service
  • Good communication skills to be able to communicate to patients, families and staff in a respectful and courteous manner

Expectations

  •  To wear uniform and ID badge whilst undertaking your volunteering at all times
  •  To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
  • To work harmoniously with colleagues and other volunteers
  • To inform us with advance notice if you are unable to attend the agreed shift
  • To maintain confidentiality
  • To attend any training provided by the hospice in order to support the role
  • To complete online mandatory training to help keep the hospice safe and compliant with CQC requirements

What are the Benefits to You?

  • Develop your communication skills
  • Enhance your CV for any prospective employers
  • Gain experience working with a high profile local charity
  • Being part of a supportive, lively team who will endeavour to develop your skills further
  • The opportunity to meet and work with new people
  • Help make a difference to people’s lives
  • Learn new skills
  • Build on confidence
  • Receive discount off purchases made in our shops from donated goods
  • Receive discount in our Northgate Tea Room
  • Receive travel expenses
  • Receive mealtime expenses when you have volunteered for over half a day 

If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

Contact information

To apply please visit: Volunteer Inpatient Meal Time Support | Teesside Hospice

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