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Spiritual Care Volunteer

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Location Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Backford near Chester
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This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are looking for a Spiritual Care Volunteer to join the spiritual care team which provides support to patients, relatives and staff at the hospice.

Our small team are dedicated to providing a compassionate listening ear and helping people to talk through what is important to them in trying to find peace and hope. We are here for people of all faiths and none.

For this role you will be:

  • A good listener
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Committed and reliable
  • Non- judgmental and accepting of those of all faiths and none.
  • Aware of loss and bereavement

The role is flexible, but volunteers typically attend for up to four hours on one day per week.

For more information please contact Elaine White on 01244 851091 extension 3401.

The Hospice is a great place to work and volunteer. Based in Backford, Chester (with retail shops in Chester and Ellesmere Port), the Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.

Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end of life care to our patients and support their families, carers and friends but our services are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and support. In addition to Doctors, Nurses and Health care roles, we employ staff in a wide range of roles including Fundraising and Retail in our charity shops, Housekeeping and Catering, Social Work and Family Support such as Counselling and Spiritual Care, Living Well / Day Services as well as Business Support functions such as Administration, People & Development and Finance.

We also have a large number of Volunteer roles in all these service areas. We have been supported by our volunteers ever since the hospice was established and we now have over 400 people contributing their time in so many different ways. Every hour volunteered allows us to continue providing specialist care and we are always welcoming applications for new volunteers so please get in touch.

We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed. 

Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff and volunteer team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. 

We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential. 

We do not discriminate against employees and volunteers or applicants and select the best person for each job or role based on relevant skills and experience. 

Pension

Defined Contribution Company Pension scheme for all staff (and NHS pension for some Clinical roles* Conditions apply).

NHS Terms and Conditions

NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions for Nurses and Health Care Assistants. SAS contract terms and conditions for Hospice Doctors.

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Cycle to work, home technology, holidays and more.

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 confidential support and counselling service for staff.

Discounts and Lifestyle Savings

Eligible for Blue Light Card and Vivup Highstreet savings. In most retailers and supermarkets.

Generous holiday entitlement

Starting at 28 days + bank holidays and increasing with service.

Flexible
Working

We offer flexible working and hybrid working for those roles that enable it.

Mental Health First aiders on-site

Onsite Café and staff discount

Long Service Awards and Employee Recognition

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing Initiatives

Compassion

Dignity

Respect

Integrity

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