Fair Havens Housekeeper

Ever wondered what to expect when you volunteer in a hospice environment?

Our Housekeeping Services Team at Fair Havens will be holding ‘Meet & Greet’ sessions so you can learn more about the role.

During the 1hr 30 minute session, you will:

• Tour the area you will potentially be volunteering in

• Be introduced to the Housekeeping Team

• Receive a briefing which outlines what the role involves

• Get the chance to ask the Housekeeping Manager any questions or concerns you may have

There is absolutely no obligation to sign up. If you are interested in volunteering for the Housekeeping Team after the ‘Meet & Greet’, all you need to do is get back in touch.

To book a ‘Meet & Greet Session’, please contact:

Stella Wakeling Housekeeping Manager 07966 193827 swakeling@havenshospices.org.uk

We’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for volunteers to assist our Housekeeping team at Fair Havens with the housework, vacuum cleaning, laundry, ironing etc.

Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support to adults and children living with complex or incurable conditions. .

Havens Hospices is committed to safeguarding patients and their families, visitors, staff and volunteers. The recruitment of all staff, volunteers and trustees is robust and follows principles for Safer Recruitment.

Our values are: Care and compassion, Commitment, Community, Courage and Integrity and each of our volunteers help us to achieve our core values.

When you volunteer as a housekeeper for us, there is a variety of tasks such as; Assisting with the housework, general cleaning duties, changing beds, mopping floors, hoovering, chatting to patients, cleaning windows etc

The role involves volunteers undergoing some online training courses on the E-LFH platform, an enhanced DBS check and 2 references.

For our volunteers roles we require satisfactory recruitment checks, being reliable and giving as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your shift, maintaining confidentiality of charity information and adhering to GDPR (Data protection) regulations and carrying out your role to the best of your ability, enthusiasm and professionalism.

We look to cover out of pocket travel expenses (excluding taxes), offer a certificate of volunteering upon request, thank you events for volunteers, celebrating volunteer week and a named manager to support you in your role.