Join Our Team as In-Patient Unit – Ward Assistant Volunteer!
- Do you want to make a real difference to people and families when they need support the most?
- Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, meet new people, and be part of a supportive team?
Barnsley Hospice is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to join our team and support the vital work we do across our services.
Our volunteers play an essential role in helping us provide specialist care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. By giving your time, skills and enthusiasm, you will help us continue delivering care that truly matters.
About the Role
As a volunteer, you may support the hospice in a variety of ways depending on the role. This could include:
- Our volunteer Befrienders will work with adult patients, with a variety of experiences, interests, preferences and befriending need
- Work independently as directed by the Ward Manager exercising judgement, and providing any feedback to the Inpatient Unit multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Ensure all possible steps are taken to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with Hospice policies
- Report any untoward incidents to the Nurse in Charge
- Actively engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with all health care professionals.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcome volunteers from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ people, and candidates with disabilities, as we continue to grow a diverse and inclusive team.
If you would like to use your time and skills to support Barnsley Hospice and help us continue delivering compassionate care in our community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
Please note: all applicants must be over 18 to volunteer at the hospice and retail hub.
This vacancy will be left open until we recruit sufficient volunteers for the role.
About us
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our retail hub.