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Volunteer - Ward Companion - Glasgow Hospice
1 month ago
We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals to join our team as Ward Companions at our Glasgow Hospice. As a Ward Companion, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, enhancing their experience and well-being during a challenging time.
Key Responsibilities- Provide a listening ear and emotional support to patients, family, and friends
- Allow family members or carers to take a break while spending time with their loved one
- Signpost patients and families to other services as needed
- Support the evaluation of the service by writing brief reports on each visit
- Keep staff informed of any changes or significant events related to patients or families
- Attend training, support, and supervision sessions as required
- Represent the Companion Service positively to those you interact with
- Carry out support sessions at agreed times
- Friendly, sensitive, and a good listener
- Patience, empathy, self-awareness, and emotional stability
- Excellent listening skills and ability to build rapport with others
- Commitment and reliability, with the ability to keep appointments and volunteer for up to 3 hours a week
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Flexibility and sensitivity to individual needs
- Mature perspective on life and death
- Willingness to learn and operate within the boundaries of the role
- Make a direct and positive impact on the experience of people receiving care in our hospice
- Be part of an innovative way of working and contribute to the development of an exciting new project
- Build on your skills in a charity environment
- Induction, training, support, and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
- Provide two references from non-family members and relevant documents related to the role
- Adhere to all charity policies and guidelines
- Complete an induction and any training related to the role
- Complete mandatory training and role-related renewals as requested
