Nursing Support Volunteer

We’re excited to offer a new, rewarding volunteer opportunity in our Day Patient Unit (DPU) at the Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon. If you’re caring, compassionate, and love connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you! As a Nursing Support Volunteer, you’ll bring comfort and companionship to patients in our Friday respite group. You’ll help create a welcoming space where patients can enjoy activities, laughter, and support. No two shifts are the same! You’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated team, helping with a variety of tasks and making a real difference to patients and their families. Respect, dignity, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We’ll give you a full induction, top-quality training, and ongoing support. All we ask is your energy, kindness, and commitment to person-centred care. Why we need you To assist the team in providing nursing and personal care to our patients and support to their families and friends. What you will be doing To provide personal care for the patients as required To prepare and serve refreshments and meals during your shift and assist with eating as needed Connect and chat to patients and families – led by them To inform the nurses of care you have provided and handover at the end of your volunteer shift The skills you need Good communication skills and ability to be led by the patient Empathy & understanding Friendly and approachable Ability to work in a team Reliability Awareness of you own support needs Experience of caring / nursing Volunteers must be over 18 years of age for this role What's in it for you Help a local charity and give something back Learn new skills Gain more confidence Make new friends All training and induction to Dorothy House provided Out of pocket expenses reimbursed Please note This role will requires a DBS check