Department: Catering IPU
Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5NW
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. This role requires someone with good communication and empathy skills.
Required Skills
1. To deliver meals and refreshments to our patients
2. To set up trays and push the trolley to the inpatient Unit
3. To provide a warm, friendly, compassionate and sensitive service
4. Good communication skills to be able to communicate to patients, families and staff in a respectful and courteous manner
Expectations
1. To wear uniform and ID badge whilst undertaking your volunteering at all times
2. To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
3. To work harmoniously with colleagues and other volunteers
4. To inform us with advance notice if you are unable to attend the agreed shift
5. To maintain confidentiality
6. To attend any training provided by the hospice in order to support the role
7. To complete online mandatory training to help keep the hospice safe and compliant with CQC requirements
What are the Benefits to You?
1. Develop your communication skills
2. Enhance your CV for any prospective employers
3. Gain experience working with a high profile local charity
4. Being part of a supportive, lively team who will endeavour to develop your skills further
5. The opportunity to meet and work with new people
6. Help make a difference to people’s lives
7. Learn new skills
8. Build on confidence
9. Receive discount off purchases made in our shops from donated goods
10. Receive discount in our Northgate Tea Room
11. Receive travel expenses
12. 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.
Employee Benefits
1. Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
2. Keep your train and bus tickets to claim back travel expenses
3. 20% discount on purchases made at our shop
4. Enjoy extra discounts in our Teesside Hospice Shops
5. Opportunities for training and personal development
6. We provide additional training and taster sessions for different roles.
7. Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day
8. Claim back your lunch costs when you volunteer for more than 5 hours.
9. Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
10. Flexible Working with the possibility of varied start and finish times and Hybrid Working.
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