Darlington Volunteers - Volunteering for Health Coordinator Job Summary St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington is seeking a Coordinator for the Darlington Volunteering for Health Hub. Darlington Volunteers is a funded partnership between Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland, Darlington Association on Disability, St Teresa’s Hospice and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity. Based at St Teresa’s Hospice, you will work with Darlington Volunteers partners and other local organisations to continue our project, developing and delivering an inclusive, contemporary, clear and supportive pathway to volunteering within health and social care in Darlington. This is an exciting time to join the project, as we are ready to launch our online hub for organisations and volunteers in Darlington to register. If you are passionate about removing barriers to volunteering and supporting the volunteering journey, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Location: St Teresa’s Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. Hours: 24 hours per week, over 3 to 5 days Monday to Friday. As the project develops, you may need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the hub and its users, which may include some evening and/or weekend work. Fixed Term Contract Duration: up to 30 June 2027. Post available immediately. St Teresa’s Hospice Band 3: £15,984 per annum actual for 24 hours per week (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,975 per annum). Important application info: Successful applicants are required to provide a basic disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by St Teresa’s Hospice. All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period. The closing date for this job is: Sunday 01 February 2026. Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor license, and are therefore only able to appoint candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Main duties of the job: This role will contribute to developing infrastructure to maximise the potential of volunteering within the local health and social care sector, including support with recruitment, selection and compliance checks and centralised induction via a new volunteering hub. You will work with local organisations supporting and engaging volunteers, and with people looking to volunteer in health and social care in the local area, including prospective volunteers for St Teresa’s Hospice, for the other core Darlington Volunteers partners, and for other local partner organisations. Your employer will be Teresa’s Hospice, a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity with Inpatient, Outpatient and Hospice at Home services, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families in their own homes and at St Teresa’s Hospice. Essential skills and experience include: • Experience of working directly with the general public, and/or volunteers or prospective volunteers • Experience of working in an administrative role, and maintaining confidential record-keeping systems • Understanding of equality and diversity legislation and best practice including Equality Act 2010 • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills For further details, please see the job description and person specification. An induction and ongoing training will be provided. About Us: Join an organisation where we all work together for a shared charitable goal, based in beautiful grounds, with a community feel and an inclusive culture. Benefits of working for St T's include: • Training and development opportunities • Flexible working schemes • Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements • Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events • Workforce events, including long service awards • Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling/CBT • Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage • Onsite Bistro • Free eye tests for computer users • Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs • Free will-writing service via Octopus Legacy • Free yoga classes, discounted local leisure centre membership and eligibility for Blue Light discount card Please contact HR for further details. St Teresa’s Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs Privacy Notice and St Teresa’s Hospice Recruitment Privacy Notice. St Teresa’s Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. To apply: You can apply via NHS Jobs at: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0481-26-0000 , or go to www.jobs.nhs.uk and search for vacancy reference: B0481-26-0000 For more information about the role, please contact the HR Office on 01325 254321. Our Values: Our values are our core beliefs. They ...
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£12.76 per hour Days / £15.05 per hour Nights
Closing Date31 March 2026
DepartmentSessional
We are looking to increase our bank of sessional staff and are seeking sessional Estate Caretakers to provide annual leave, training and sickness cover within our Estate Service team.
Job purpose:
Our estate caretaking service covers all Association stock as well as provides a 24 hour estate caretaking service to 1600 tenants and a 12 hour service to 500 tenants.
Key responsibilities:
Providing an estates service to ensure our properties are safe, secure, clean and well maintained. The role will involve cleaning, minor repairs, CCTV monitoring, patrols, and responding to emergencies.
Essential criteria:
- Experience in providing an estates, caretaker, cleaning or trades service.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
- Competent ICT skills.
Shifts:
Cover required will mainly be for nightshift and weekends, with the following rotas:
- Dayshift hours are 7:30am - 7:30pm
- Nightshift hours are 7:30pm - 7:30am
How to apply:
Complete our online application.
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BIAZA Bird Working Group Vice-Chair
BIAZA
Closing date for applications is: 31st Jan 2026
BWG - Group Description
The Bird Working Group (BWG) exists to support the BIAZA membership in the management and care of bird species. It produces resources and guidance documents and holds an annual conference to provide an opportunity for training and networking for bird keepers. It acts as an advisory group to the BIAZA office and is a forum for discussion of relevant issues and development in husbandry.
BWG also administers the BWG Facebook and Instagram pages for BIAZA member staff; a networking forum for sharing news and ideas on all aspects of BWG husbandry and conservation.
BWG Vice Chair Role Description
This is an unpaid post for which you must have institutional support and your zoo or aquarium must be a BIAZA member.
The post is within the Bird Working Group (BWG) which is part of the British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquaria’s (BIAZA’s) Species Advisory Committee (SAC).
As BWG Vice Chair you will report to the Co-Chairs of the BWG. Main responsibilities are to:
- Support the Co-Chairs in providing effective leadership to the members of the BWG steering committee.
- Help manage the operation of the working group, ensuring that efficient and effective operational procedures are in place.
- Help set annual objectives for the BWG and ensure these are met wherever possible.
- Attend SAC meetings wherever it is not possible for the Co-Chairs to do so, to provide an update on BWG activity. SAC meetings are held twice yearly.
- Support the BIAZA office and SAC with advice on bird care and welfare.
- Support the development of BWG husbandry guidance documents and resources.
- Support the organization of the annual BWG conference and additional workshops.
- Support administration of the BWG Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Identify any requirement for focus groups.
- Produce ideas and plans for the future direction & development of the BWG.
Apply for this job:
If you are interested in joining the group then please send a short expression of interest and CV to admin@biaza.org.uk by 31 January 2026
Your EoI should be a short outline of any relevant experience, qualifications, why you are interested in the role and any ideas on future areas of work; the EoI should be a maximum of 500 words. A template form for this can be found here
Head Office
Patient Safety Partner (Voluntary)
Patient Safety Partner (Voluntary)
Epsom | Remote Working | Bank Contract | Part-Time
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
We are currently looking to employ two new Patient Safety Partners within the charity, working from home but with an expectation to attend meetings at Hospital sites on occasions. One role is for our northern region which covers 11 sites ranging from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh; the other for our London/Central region. Continue your journey with us whilst we’ll support you to be your best.
Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) bring vital perspectives, challenge and insight to the work of Nuffield Health. As one of our Patient Safety Partners your lived experience as a patient, service user, carer or advocate will directly influence how we design and deliver better healthcare services.
As a PSP, you'll be supported by both our current PSP and the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness who will provide mentorship, training and opportunities to collaborate with other PSPs and site staff.
Role Responsibilities:
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Ensure your perspective on patient safety is heard and has real impact for future patients.
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Influence hospital-based Quality and Safety Committees as requested by the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
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Participate in hospital Patient Experience Forums, meeting other patients and staff who have an interest and commitment to patient safety.
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Review local responses to patient safety complaints or incidents as requested by the Site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
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Work alongside healthcare professionals, decision-makers and experts at hospital level to support projects that match your interests, skills and availability as requested by site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Forum.
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Learn new skills and connect with people passionate about patient safety.
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Help shape the future of healthcare in Nuffield Health.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please email julie.watkinson@nuffieldhealth.com, Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
Apply today… It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
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Volunteer Class Teacher Our mission is to provide information and support for anyone affected by cancer, offering practical ways of enhancing physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing. The Mulberry Centre (TMC) offers Wellbeing Classes for people with a diagnosis of cancer and their carers. All classes are recognised as having positive benefits and are given with the aim of relieving stress related symptoms through relaxation, improved breathing and increased activity. Time commitment: Regular weekly slot of 1 hr class with admin time – total 90 mins minimum Main Duties • To facilitate 1 weekly class for clients with a cancer diagnosis, carers and bereaved. • Each class teacher needs to be able to adapt the class to the needs of the individual, depending on the client’s condition, as far as is reasonable. • We are offering Wellbeing Classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Seated Yoga & Tai Chi – we are looking for teachers qualified in any of these on addition to dance classes, weights or general exercise. Volunteer Specification We are committed to providing the highest quality of care and practitioners are expected to: ▪ Have studied and qualified at a recognised college/school. ▪ Be a member of their professional body if applicable. ▪ Have personal, professional indemnity insurance. ▪ Consider, or be undertaking, further professional development. ▪ ▪ Must not have had personal experience of cancer (either themselves or a close family member) Ideally have been qualified in their practice and actively practising for one year. or have been bereaved within the preceding two years. • Experience of working with small groups/classes. Support and Training • Class teachers must provide an observed class and attend an induction with the Complementary Therapies Lead prior to starting volunteering. • Class teachers are encouraged to attend meetings and support groups with other members of the therapy team, which are held every three months. • Class teachers will have an initial three-monthly then six-monthly review with the Complementary Therapies Lead. This is a way of monitoring and supporting each other and is informal and confidential. • Networking amongst the wellbeing team is encouraged, for support • Expenses are reimbursed for travel incurred to carry out your volunteering duties. The reimbursement of any other ‘out of pocket’ expenses is subject to prior approval by your Lead. Next Steps • All applicants will be asked to complete a Volunteer Application Form and confidentiality agreement and provide two referees. • Candidates with the appropriate experience/skills for the role for which they have applied will be interviewed by the Lead associated to the role. • References will be taken up on successful candidates. Successful counsellor and therapist candidates will be asked to provide relevant professional documentation including qualifications/certificate to practise, enhanced DBS, membership of professional body and insurance. • All new volunteers will be given role specific induction/training by their Lead and the Mulberry Macmillan Volunteer Lead will provide general induction to the Centre, the general handbook and relevant information pertaining to policies and procedures, and will be asked to sign the Volunteer Agreement, confirming their commitment to the Centre. • Subject to satisfactory references, and completion of documentation an individual may start volunteering and a review will be carried out by their Lead after three months. Further information: Email: volunteer@themulberrycentre.co.uk or amanda@themulberycentre.co.uk Responsible to: Complementary Therapies Lead
Social care
The full job description
Job description:
- Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Children’s Residential Care
- Location - Walsall Wood
- Hours - full time Days 38 hrs per week
We will reward you with a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 ( min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.
You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:
- Over 5 weeks Holiday
- Genuine Career Development Pathway
- Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training including support to achieve the Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
- Blue Light Discount Shopping
- The support of an amazing team and organisation
- Annual awards, company events and recognition
- FREE DBS
What you can expect….
You will be working as a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant at our 9 Bedded home where you will be supporting children and young people age 4 - 18 yrs with severe and complex care needs, Acquired Brain Injury, complex learning disabilities and associated behavioural challenges. Managing the health needs of the children forms a significant part of the service that we provide and are firmly committed to meeting the very unique and individual health care needs of our children.
Our home provides the children with a safe and loving home environment where we can promote them to achieve their goals and experience life.
Shifts: You will be working a mixture of Early shifts, late shifts, split shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends, the rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday.
What our staff say about this service:
"Working here and supporting the children is so rewarding, In the past year I have seen the children progress so much, it really does make you so proud! Knowing you have been a part of that is the best feeling"
"It is a happy place to be, it's my home away from home"
"Working at the home has given me countless opportunities and pushed my personal development beyond belief. The children we support are so special, watching them develop and progress is heart warming. The home is a bundle of joy and happiness from the moment you step through the door. I am proud of the person I have become since working here"
What we want from you…
Qualifications / Experience
Successful candidates will ideally need to have:
- You will need to have experience of working with children or adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, sensory impairment, and/or complex care needs. You will ideally be able to demonstrate experience of administering PEG feeds and using hoists for moving and handling.
- A background in nursing would be beneficial as you will be supporting children with complex health care needs.
- Car drivers are preferred as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments and to activities in the community.
Skills/Abilities
We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:
- You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
- The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
- Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
- You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
- An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
- Be able to use an Ipad/ laptop in order to access our online systems
Proactive in your approach, booking appointments, planning activities, organising contact, chasing important information
- You will need to be flexible in your approach, things can change so quickly with the children we support
About Progress
We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of t...
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Job overview
Job Description
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Application Process
hr@fettes.cn. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
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