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 s
Inpatient Meal Time Support Volunteer
Department: Facilities
Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5NW
Time Requirement: Mondays to Saturdays 10.30am to 1.30pm and 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Sundays 4.00pm to 6.00pm
DBS Check needed? Yes
Age Requirements: 18 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Personal qualities:
- Good communicator and willing to follow instructions
- Compassion and empathy
- Tact and sensitivity
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of team
- Good attention to detail
- Polite and approachable
- Professional approach
Training requirements:
As a IPU Meal Support Volunteer you will complete the following training:
- Teesside Hospice mandatory training
- Volunteer induction training
- Any other training identified as appropriate to the role
Support and supervision:
You will assisted by our Facilities team leaders who will ensure that you have all the support you require to carry out the role.
Communications:
The Facilities team leaders will regularly provide you with any information updates, training opportunities and upcoming events appropriate to your role.
You will be provided with a Teesside Hospice volunteer badge
Benefits
- A warm welcome and training from the Manager
- A badge to show you are part of the team
- 20% discount in our shops
- Lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours in one day
- Reasonable travel costs paid back if needed
- Discounts at other local places
- 10% discount in the Northgate Tea Rooms
- The chance to learn new skills, gain experience, and boost your CV
- Meet new people
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.
Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
Apply Here;
https://search.volunteero.org/teessidehospice/55570f35-625b-4a69-9165-1e...
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