Volunteer Befriender
Barnsley Hospice
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Job summary
Providing a befriending service to inpatients at the hospice, this will include; being a listening ear for patients, providing emotional support at times and reducing feelings of isolation.
Main duties of the job
To provide befriending to inpatients and identify those who may benefit support from a befriending service (with patients/staff members consent).
The role will contribute to creating and maintaining effective relationships with staff, patients, and their loved ones.
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.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
Date posted
05 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience This is an unpaid volunteer post
Contract
Voluntary
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0048-24-0020
Job locations
104-106 Church Street
Gawber
Barnsley
S75 2RL
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospice
Address
104-106 Church Street
Gawber
Barnsley
S75 2RL
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)