Wellbeing Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottinghamshire HospiceLocation(s): Mapperley
Address where volunteering takes place: 384 Woodborough Road Nottingham NG3 4JFHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
As a volunteer, you will support our experienced Health Care Professionals and Therapy Assistants to contribute to the individualised, holistic patient care provided.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As a Wellbeing Volunteer, you will be joining the Therapy and Wellbeing Team to help support and organise a varied activity programme for patients who attend the service, offering a warm welcome within the Hospice and putting patients at ease.
Tasks may include:
• Setting up activities before the patients arrive
• Spending time on reception, answering the door to visitors and making them feel welcome
• Meet & Greet patients, helping them settle in for the session
• Housekeeping, including tidying up at the end of the session
• Working as part of a team to support patients during sessions
• Assisting in delivery of activities and entertainment
• Preparing sandwiches and hot or cold refreshments for patients
• Chatting to patients and carers who attend the Drop-in Café
• Feeding back to staff any updates or concerns with regards to individual patients or carers
Examples of group sessions are crafts, word puzzles, discussions, games and relaxation-based activities.
Tasks may include:
• Setting up activities before the patients arrive
• Spending time on reception, answering the door to visitors and making them feel welcome
• Meet & Greet patients, helping them settle in for the session
• Housekeeping, including tidying up at the end of the session
• Working as part of a team to support patients during sessions
• Assisting in delivery of activities and entertainment
• Preparing sandwiches and hot or cold refreshments for patients
• Chatting to patients and carers who attend the Drop-in Café
• Feeding back to staff any updates or concerns with regards to individual patients or carers
Examples of group sessions are crafts, word puzzles, discussions, games and relaxation-based activities.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Nottinghamshire Hospice is fully committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion best practice within our staff and volunteer workforce, as well as with our patients and supporters. We warmly welcome those from all backgrounds - this diversity is important for our journey and values and enriches the services we offer.
We particularly welcome applicants from minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, applicants under the age of 40, applicants with disabilities, and male applicants for clinical roles, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce.
• Have good communication skills and be a good listener
• Be sensitive & attentive to the needs of others
• Have a welcoming, friendly & approachable personality
• Be willing to be part of a team by being reliable, flexible and use initiative
• Be discreet and able to maintain boundaries and confidentiality – referring to your Line Manager with any concerns
• The ability to deal with busy sessions
• Be 18 years old or over
• Ability to share a hobby or skill with a group of patients is desirable but not essential. (Skills such as singing, craft, meditation, local knowledge, motivational talks…would be most welcome)
We particularly welcome applicants from minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, applicants under the age of 40, applicants with disabilities, and male applicants for clinical roles, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce.
• Have good communication skills and be a good listener
• Be sensitive & attentive to the needs of others
• Have a welcoming, friendly & approachable personality
• Be willing to be part of a team by being reliable, flexible and use initiative
• Be discreet and able to maintain boundaries and confidentiality – referring to your Line Manager with any concerns
• The ability to deal with busy sessions
• Be 18 years old or over
• Ability to share a hobby or skill with a group of patients is desirable but not essential. (Skills such as singing, craft, meditation, local knowledge, motivational talks…would be most welcome)
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
Please contact volunteer services for further information on this role.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
The application process includes an interview, reference checks, DBS check, mandatory online training and an induction.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes