Welcome to our Vacancies Page
Vacancy - Trustee
Applications close Monday 19th May at 12 noon
HospiceCare North Northumberland Board of Trustees is looking to appoint two additional enthusiastic committed voluntary Trustees, with skills, experience, and attributes that will complement our current team of Trustees.
About Us:
HospiceCare North Northumberland is a nurse-led service working in partnership with Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authority, Integrated Care Boards, Hospitals, and other voluntary organisations. ​ Providing Hospice at Home nursing care as well as Bereavement Support, Counselling, and services for patients with Dementia and their families within the North Northumberland catchment area.
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We are looking for applications from individuals who have experience in the following areas:
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Healthcare - General Practice
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IT and Digital Marketing​
We would also encourage applications from any service users of HospiceCare North Northumberland or individuals who have life experience in this area to contribute to the development of the services we provide currently and in the future. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
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All applications need to be submitted by Monday May 19th at 12 noon.
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in early June.
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If you would like to have an informal conversation about applying for the role of Trustee, please feel free to contact Elaine Beauchamp (Chair of the Trustees) on ebeauchamp@hospicecare-nn.org.uk
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To apply for a Trustee role please contact our Trustee Recruitment team at munsworth@hospicecare-nn.org.uk for an application pack.
Vacancy – Retail Volunteers
Amble, Berwick and Wooler Stores
We are recruiting volunteers to assist our team with the day-to-day running of our charity stores in Amble, Berwick, and Wooler]. Duties will include sorting and selling donations, keeping our shops tidy and safe, greeting customers, and helping raise awareness of HospiceCare North Northumberland in your local community​ Typically, our volunteers cover either a morning or afternoon shift (approximately 4 hours) in-store.
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Benefits of Volunteering
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Meet new friends
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Build your confidence
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Learn new skills
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Improve your confidence
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Enhance your CV or Personal Statement
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Working in a friendly, sociable environment
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The feel-good factor of giving back to your local community
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Satisfaction from knowing that, by volunteering you are directly contributing towards the delivery of our clinical services
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Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle
​Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people from all walks of life for example a student looking to enhance their CV for a work placement or perhaps a Personal Statement for a University application. You might be a retired person who wants to give a little of their time to help a local good cause whilst socialising with others. We are also keen to help people looking to get into a structured routine in preparation for their future careers. Above all, we are looking for people who enjoy meeting new people, like to have fun, and can engage with customers.
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​Training and Support
We ask each volunteer to attend one of our induction sessions held throughout the year. This includes important information about the work of HospiceCare, that includes our history, our values and behaviour, as well as an overview of our clinical services and how we are funded. You will be supported by our Shop Manager who will provide you with ongoing training and regular charity updates during your time with us.
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If you are interested in joining the retail volunteer team at any one of our stores, please contact Mark Peters, Retail Operations Manager on T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997 or email: mpeters@hospicecare-nn.org.uk. Alternatively, you can enquire or apply online via the link below. Thank you.
Vacancy - Dementia Support Volunteers
We are looking to recruit additional volunteers to support our Dementia services in Alnwick and Berwick. You will be required to help at our Dementia Drop-In Cafe to support staff with activities such as music, bingo, and art, as well as serve tea and coffee.
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If you are into more sporting activities, we have our regular Dementia Walking Football sessions at Alnwick and Berwick, and seated exercise classes for the person with a dementia diagnosis and their carer.
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Full training will be given and you will work alongside one of our Dementia team.
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If you have a few hours to spare each month and would like to donate your time to HospiceCare, please give us a call in the strictest confidence at T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997 or email our Specialist Dementia Nurse Amy, at: aholtom@hospicecare-nn.org.uk. Alternatively, complete our online volunteer application form and someone will reply.
