About this role
Job summary
Caf Volunteering at St. Michael's Hospital
Are you looking to make a difference?
Do you have spare time and would like to volunteer?
Are you based in Warwick and available to volunteer on weekdays and weekends?
Are you able to volunteer alone and available on the days and times listed below?
Monday to Sunday 12pm to 2pm.
Saturday and Sundays 2pm to 4pm.
Monday 10am to 12pm.
Tuesday 10am to 12pm.
Thursdays 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
If so, we would love to hear from you; come and join our team of dedicated volunteers at St Michaels Hospital Cafe in Warwick.
Main duties of the job
An exciting volunteering opportunity has arisen within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust for caf volunteering.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with excellent communication and customer care skills, to assist in running Caf at St Michaels Hospital in Warwick.
The role will include serving tea, coffee, snacks, beverages, and toiletries to service users, visitors, and staff whilst promoting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
CWPT recognises the value that volunteers bring to the organisation through their skills and experience.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support groups
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our Volunteers need to be:
Understanding rather than judgemental about a patients situation or circumstances
Respectful of a patients individuality, respect different cultural values and work in a non-discriminatory manner
Able to listen to and communicate with patients, carers and staff
In return we will give you:
Training and support required in this role
An opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge
A reference for your portfolio or CV
Out of pocket expenses paid in line with Trust Policy
Previous experience of working within a mental health environment is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be given to successful applicants. Whats important is that you possess the qualities outlined in the attached Role Description and can demonstrate CWPT values.
Please ensure your application tells us clearly what appeals to you about this volunteering opportunity, and what it is you can bring to the team.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before applying, please contact volunteer service on 024 7693 2470 or email [email protected]
Person Specification
Other Essential
Please see JD attached
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address St Michaels Hospital
St Michael's Road
Warwickshire
CV34 5QW
Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)