Marie Curie

Volunteer - Spiritual Care - Newcastle Hospice

Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted 3 months ago

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Volunteer - Spiritual Care - Newcastle Hospice

We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our Spiritual Care Team at Marie Curie Hospice in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering pastoral, spiritual, or religious support to patients, their families,, their family members or friends during life’s most challenging moments. 

Availability: Weekday mornings/afternoons or occasional weekends or evenings

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6SS

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. A Criminal Record Check is required for this opportunity - Marie Curie will cover the cost of this. 

What you'll be part of:

  • Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and occasionally staff.
  • Respect and honor individual beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds.
  • Attend team meetings as needed.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Assist with other related tasks when necessary.

Why you'd be a perfect fit :

  • Friendly, reliable and bring a positive attitude
  • A courteous and caring manner
  • Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life, of all faiths and none
  • Good organiser and self-motivated
  • Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role
  • Respect for confidentiality and boundaries

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What you'll gain:

  • Essential training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support 
  • Recognition for your time and effort
  • Updates on the difference you’re making
  • Long Service Awards
  • Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity

Perks:

  • Travel and expenses covered
  • Access to exclusive deals and discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, and more

Need more information? Contact our Chaplain, Katy Francis T: 0191 219 1034 E: Katy.Francis@mariecurie.org.uk

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

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We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

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Skills

Pastoral Support
Spiritual Support
Religious Support
Confidentiality
Respect for Beliefs
Communication
Reliability
Positive Attitude
Caring Manner
Organization
Self-Motivation
Team Spirit