Kilbryde Hospice provides specialist palliative care services to the people of South Lanarkshire. It is a specialist resource for those individuals receiving palliative care who have particularly complex needs. The Hospice strives to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and carers, offering support in coping with the practical implications of life-limiting illnesses. Staff are required to provide the highest standard of patient-centred care possible, while promoting choice, dignity, self-esteem and an enhanced quality of life. The Hospice is a Company Limited by guarantee, and a registered charity, and is required by separate and differing legislation to meet finance, governance and regulatory requirements.

Job Description:

To be responsible for the development of volunteer services in all Kilbryde Hospice departments and services including retail based on national guidelines and, regulatory standards. Provide a comprehensive and volunteering advisory service both within Kilbryde Hospice (in line with the development and implementation of the hospices Volunteer Strategy) and locally within Lanarkshire. Develop volunteering as an integral part of the Kilbryde workforce ensuring sustainability of service with scope to increase in the future. To manage the recruitment, selection, training, organisational indication and ongoing support of all hospice volunteers and contribute to the development of the Kilbryde Hospice education programme.

Closing Date: 7th August, 2018

Salary; £23,023 - £29,608 depending on experience  

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