Living Well Corridor Set Up Volunteer

We are looking for individuals who can volunteer in the hospice for a short shift in the mornings to help set up the Living Well rooms. 

 

Tasks include:

  • Ensure all rooms in the Living Well Corridor are clean, tidy and accessible at the start of each day, (the counselling rooms, treatment rooms, garden room, living well kitchen and gym)
  • Replacing water jugs and glasses in each counselling/therapy room
  • Ensuring treatment rooms are stocked with towels etc
  • Returning equipment to Living Well equipment store

 

You will need….

  • Friendly and positive attitude
  • Ability to volunteer independently to particular timelines
  • To comply with the relevant policies and procedures of St Wilfrid’s Hospice
  • To wear a name badge when you are volunteering

 

Training and support:

  • Organisational Induction Training
  • Information Governance
  • Department specific training, to include sharps policy and manual handling policy

 

Health and Safety Considerations in this Role:

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Emergency procedures (fire/first aid/escape routes)
  • Safe manual handling and equipment use
  • Individual capability (physically able to perform tasks)
  • Appropriate clothing, (long hair tied back, closed toed shoes)
  • Awareness of the emotional impact of supporting individuals and a willingness to inform your point of contact should you need support

 

We ask everyone volunteering at St Wilfrid’s to:

  • Seek to always uphold the good reputation and image of St Wilfrid’s Hospice
  • Follow our policies and procedures as well as any relevant professional standards and guidelines.
  • Be aware of the confidential nature of the hospice environment and understand that no confidential matters relating to patients, carers, relatives, staff or volunteers should be divulged to any unauthorised person.
  • Take responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults, children and young adults. It is essential that all safeguarding concerns are recognised and acted on appropriately in line with the policies and training.
  • Recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring and treat everyone with kindness and consideration in a respectful and non-judgmental manner.
  • Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions.  We ask that you attend training as required and ensure that statutory regulations, policies, codes of practice and safety and good housekeeping rules are adhered to.
  • Take personal responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control, to comply with all relevant policies and training to minimise the risk of avoidable infection.

 

Suggested Time Commitment:  One hour a day to ready rooms for appointments from 9am onwards

 

Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check:  Not required in this role