Retail Volunteer - Teignmouth
Introduction
Our lively shop is in the heart of Teignmouth, and it is brimming with sustainable pre-loved items that help raise funds for our hospice.
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small team – is this you?
You will help with greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided, and timings are flexible.
We would particularly welcome volunteers who are happy to do Fridays or weekends.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please pop in to see Michelle, our friendly shop manager, or call her on 01626 776707 during shop hours to see if this might be your next volunteering experience!
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Bank Team Support Assistant (Inpatient Unit)
Introduction
Various hours and shifts available (Including regular weekend working)
Salary: £12.53 per hour
Bank
We’re looking for passionate and proactive individuals to join our Clinical Services Coordination Team as Bank Team Support Assistants on our Inpatient Unit. In this vital role, you’ll contribute to the smooth running of the unit and the delivery of seamless, high-quality care by providing excellent administrative support and being an integral part of a collaborative and compassionate team.
Your Role
As a key member of a busy and dynamic team, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals—representing the warmth and professionalism of Rowcroft from the very first interaction.
You’ll manage enquiries with empathy, clarity, and discretion, ensuring that everyone who contacts or visits the unit feels supported and well cared for. Your strong organisational skills will help coordinate timely and effective patient care, and your calm, focused approach will be essential in this fast-paced and meaningful setting.
This is a seven-day service, and the role will include a mix of weekday and weekend shifts to ensure consistent and high-quality support is maintained throughout the week.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative and compassionate team environment. You communicate clearly and confidently and are comfortable working in a setting where priorities can shift quickly. Calm under pressure and highly organised, you enjoy finding practical solutions and take pride in helping services run smoothly and efficiently.
Strong IT and administrative skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset and excellent attention to detail. You’ll be experienced in handling sensitive information with discretion, and you approach all interactions—whether with patients, families, or colleagues—with warmth, professionalism, and empathy.
Previous experience in healthcare or a similar administrative setting is helpful, but most important is your genuine passion for supporting people and making a positive impact during a significant time in their lives.
What’s In It for You?
This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, friendly, and purpose-driven team, delivering exceptional care to patients and their loved ones. You’ll be contributing to something deeply meaningful every day—helping ensure that those in our care feel safe, valued, and respected. You’ll work in a beautiful location alongside colleagues who value kindness, integrity, and teamwork, and you’ll be supported to grow, develop, and take pride in the work you do.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the employee benefits on offer.
For more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please contact Katie Cook, Quality & Patient Safety Lead, by e-mail katie.cook@rowcrofthospice.org.uk and Verity Mann, Team Coordinator (Team Leader), verity.mann@rowcrofthospice.org.uk.
Closing Date: Applications will be shortlisted and invited to interview as and when received, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Retail Volunteer - Newton Abbot
Introduction
Our retail shops are a vital part of our fundraising efforts – would you like to help us?
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small team at our new shop in Newton Abbot.
We have a lovely team of staff and volunteers and a busy, bright, store that’s full of pre-loved items.
You will help with greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible. We have various hours available across the week, including weekends.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please email Sharon, our friendly shop manager at sharon.gale @rowcrofthospice.org.uk or you can speak to Sharon on 01626 336674.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Bank Driver/Logistics Assistant
Introduction
Hours dependant on Business Need
£12.21 per hour
Join our Logistics Team – Make your work count!
Are you a confident van driver with a full UK driving licence? Looking for a flexible role where your skills can support your local community and help a great cause? At Rowcroft, we believe in making every day the best day possible for our patients and those closest to them, and our Retail Team play a vital role in generating income to make that vision a reality.
We now have an opportunity for a Logistics Assistant to join our friendly Retail Team as our business continues to grow and expand. This is a role that requires energy, teamwork and a positive attitude to deliver a first-class delivery/collection service to our shops and customers, as well as supporting our exciting new house clearance service with care and professionalism.
What you’ll bring:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Full UK driving licence and experience driving vans
- Good communication skills with a professional approach that builds positive working relationships across the team
- Willingness and ability to undertake manual handling tasks, as this is a physically active role – full training will be provided
- Ability to complete paperwork to ensure full compliance with current transport legislation and internal procedures, i.e. conducting and completion of daily logistics audits
- Commitment to Rowcroft’s values: Honesty, Integrity, Team Spirit, Generosity of Spirit, and Respect.
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same, so if you’re enthusiastic, reliable and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
You will be supported and encouraged to innovate and to try new things. Our scope of work and our confident organisational vision create opportunities for progress and development. And we work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that. But you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Robert Collins, Furniture Logistics Manager, on 07759 895 000, or via email at robert.collins@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early.
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Retail Volunteer - Paignton
Introduction
Our retail shops are a vital part of our fundraising efforts – would you like to help us?
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small team at our shop in Paignton.
We have a lovely team of staff and volunteers and a busy, bright, spacious store that’s full of pre-loved items.
You will help with greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible.
Please pop in to see Stephanie, our friendly shop manager at 23 Victoria Street, Paignton, TQ4 5DD, or call her on 01803 655252 during shop hours to see if this might be the perfect volunteering experience for you!
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Retail Volunteer - Teignmouth Road Shop, Torquay
Introduction
We’re looking for volunteers to join our small, friendly team at our Teignmouth Road Shop in Torquay
You will be greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
We have various hours available and full training will be provided.
To find out more, please call into the shop or contact Rob Collins on robert.collins@rowcrofthospice.org.uk.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Volunteer Retail Assistant - Paignton Furniture Shop
Introduction
We're looking for volunteers to join our small, friendly team at our Paignton Furniture Shop.
This is a busy shop with plenty happening! If you like to be cheerful, active and social then this may be the perfect role for you.
You will be greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided.
We are open from Monday to Saturday, and shifts are generally 10am - 1pm, 1pm - 4pm... or all day if you would like!
To apply for the role click here
To find out more or to discuss the role, please call into the shop or contact Mark Meredith on 01803 557507 or mark.meredith@rowcrofthospice.org.uk.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Retail - E Commerce Volunteer
Introduction
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small online retail team and help us raise funds for the hospice services we provide across Torbay and beyond.
As an e-commerce volunteer you can take on a variety of activities in accordance with your confidence, experience, and levels of interest, no experience is required. Activities may include, researching items for sale, listing donations, creating social media content and posting and packing.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible.
If you have any questions about this role please email nichola.thomas@rowcrofthospice.org.uk or adam.kime@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
You can Find us at 156 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RY.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Retail Volunteer - Torquay Harbour
Introduction
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small team at our new Harbourside shop in Torquay.
We have a lovely team of staff and volunteers and a busy, bright, store that’s full of pre-loved items.
You will help with greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible. We have various hours available across the week, including weekends.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, email Tracey, our friendly shop manager on tracey.kennedy@rowcrofthospice.org.uk or you can speak to Tracey or Leanne on 07933 155 949
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Volunteer Courier
Introduction
Are you a driver with your own insured vehicle, who would like to help support our vital work for a couple of hours a week?
We aim to make every day the best day possible for our patients and their loved ones here in South Devon and our bank volunteer couriers are a critical part of our clinical team.
This role supports our clinical colleagues and patients to ensure that prescriptions and documents are transported in a timely manner between the hospice, the hospital and clinic settings, so that we can provide the best possible quality of care.
As part of our team of bank volunteer couriers, you will be paired with another volunteer courier on a day of your choosing to be on call when our clinical team need prescriptions and documents collected or delivered.
This role provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the work of the hospice, be part of our growing volunteer community and support us to care for our patients and their loved ones.
Please be advised, you will be required to have your own vehicle, a clean driving licence and appropriate insurance. Mileage expenses will be provided.
If you are interested in this role and have any questions, please contact Julie Millis at julie.millis@rowcrofthospice.org.uk for an informal conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Challenges Motivator Volunteer
Introduction
Join Our Team as a Challenges Motivator Volunteer – thanking our wonderful supporters!
Are you someone who enjoys spreading positivity and making people feel valued? We’re on the lookout for a warm-hearted volunteer to join our Fundraising Team.
As a Challenges Motivator Volunteer, your main role will be to thank our incredible supporters, who take part in challenge events and initiatives letting them know just how much they mean to us. Through friendly phone calls, heartfelt handwritten cards, and quick database updates, your efforts will ensure our supporters feel truly appreciated.
We’re flexible with your time commitment, which can range from half a day to a day a week and you don’t need any prior experience – we’ll provide all the training you need plus the occasional office cake!
By joining us, you’ll not only be making a difference in the lives of our supporters but also contributing to our mission of providing compassionate care to patients and their families. Come be a part of something special and help us say thank you to those who make our work possible.
To find out more please contact Hayley our Challenges Fundraiser on hayley.townsend@rowcrofthospice.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Collection Box Volunteer
Introduction
Our collection box volunteers are an important part of our fundraising team - together they raise about £20,000 each year and help get our name known in our local community.
If you want to help Rowcroft, while making new friends and connections in your local area then this flexible volunteering opportunity may be for you.
We're looking for organised, reliable and friendly people with a means of transport to join our team.
We currently need help to look after collection boxes and local businesses in the Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton area and also Torquay.
You would be responsible for checking and changing our collection boxes in pubs, restaurants and businesses in your designated area - each needs to be checked at least every 3-6 months and full boxes brought to the hospice to be counted.
Hopefully you can also find some new places!
We will provide you with training and everything else you need.
If you would like to find out more please email lynsey.wilby@rowcrofthospice.org.uk or call Lynsey on 01803 217457.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft.
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Hospitality Volunteer - Inpatient Unit
Introduction
We are looking for reliable and friendly volunteers on our Inpatient Unit to provide hospitality support.
Your role will involve, refreshing water jugs, serving hot drinks to patients and their family members and serving patients their lunch or supper.
We have a variety of openings for regular volunteers and those that can volunteer on a relief basis to cover shortages when regular volunteers are not available. Cover and jobs can include the following:
09.00 – 11.00, Morning Teas12.00 – 13.30, Lunchtime support14.30 - 16.00, Afternoon tea and tuck box16.30 – 18.00, Supper and refreshment support
Full training and an induction will be given for the role.
If you are reliable, friendly and want to make a difference to our patients and visitors by being one of our valuable hospitality volunteers we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Lorraine Hook, our Patient Services Cook Supervisor, via email
lorraine.hook@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Production Chef – Devon Farm Kitchen
Introduction
37.5 Hours per week
£27,534 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent
Make your work count! Could you be our next Production Chef?
Are you a professional production chef who is looking for an exciting new challenge? Would you like to join a successful social enterprise business and produce delicious handmade frozen meals which are delivered direct to the doors of customers across South Devon? If so, we would love to hear from you.
If you want to feel personal fulfilment from a career with real meaning, consider Devon Farm Kitchen who are a successful social enterprise set up and working to build a long-term income for Rowcroft Hospice. We offer purposeful work in a uniquely progressive environment.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role
To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about cooking and producing handmade mouth-watering meals to the highest possible standards of safety, as outlined in a detailed food safety plan, and in a consistent manner.
Experience of working in a busy commercial kitchen or as a production/development chef is essential.
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same!
What’s in it for you?
You will be supported and encouraged to innovate and to try new things. Our scope of work and our confident organisational vision create opportunities for progress and development. And we work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that. But you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Values are critical to Rowcroft so you will need to be generous in spirit, show respect to others, be a team player and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Working at Devon Farm Kitchen - A subsidiary of Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
See our Devon Farm Kitchen Team here and take a look
to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
here employee benefitsFor more information
Please see below for a job description and person specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig McLaren-Kennedy, Managing Director, on 01803 217471, or via email at craig.kennedy@devonfarmkitchen.co.uk
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early.
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Retail Volunteer - Totnes
Introduction
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small team at our shop in Totnes.
We have a lovely team of staff and volunteers and a busy, bright, store that’s full of pre-loved items.
You will help with greeting and serving customers, using the till, sorting and displaying stock and generally keeping things tidy and appealing.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible. We have various hours available across the week, including weekends.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, email Maddie our friendly shop manager on maddie.rubino @rowcrofthospice.org.uk or you can speak to them on 01803 863245.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft
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Volunteer - Admin, Order Processor
Introduction
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our small retail team and help us raise funds for the hospice services we provide across Torbay and beyond.
As an admin volunteer you can take on a variety of order processing activities in accordance with your confidence, experience and levels of interest, no experience is required. Activities may include, processing orders for customers, addressing and/or stuffing envelopes, entering data into a spreadsheet or database and dealing with order queries.
Full training will be provided and timings are flexible.
To apply and find out more information about this role click here.
If you have any questions about this role please email craig.kennedy@devonfarmkitchen.co.uk.
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best it can be for all our patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out more information about volunteering for Rowcroft.
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Complementary Therapist
Introduction
Part time/ full time positions available
£27,485 to £30,162 (pro rata) per annum depending on experience. (Band C)
Permanent
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At Rowcroft Hospice, we provide compassionate, holistic care to people, with life limiting illnesses, and those closest to them. We are now seeking a dedicated and empathetic Complementary Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team and help us enhance the wellbeing of those we care for.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced therapist with a recognised qualification in Massage plus another therapy such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Reiki. You need to be insured and registered with an appropriate professional body. Experience in working with vulnerable or palliative care patients is desirable. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate calm touch. The ability to drive to visit patients in their own homes across Rowcroft’s catchment area.
You will need to be competent in IT skills and supportive of our volunteer network.
What’s in it for you?
Being part of a strong values-based organisation. You will be an integral part of a supportive and caring working environment, where we work together with passion and pride. It can be tough and we don’t shy away from that, but you will clearly see the importance and impact of your work whilst feeling recognised for being part of something remarkable.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients, and their loved ones, across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the employee benefits on offer.
Find out more
For more information, or an informal discussion about the role please contact Liz Haddon, Complementary Therapy Team Leader, elizabeth.haddon@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 22 February 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
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Catering Assistant/Cook - Ella’s Café Lounges (Preston/Chelston)
Introduction
Ella’s Café Lounges at Preston & Chelston
£12.62 per hour
Various Part-Time Hours available (full days and short shifts from 10am – 2pm)
Permanent
Make Every Day Count! Could you be our next Catering Assistant/Cook?
Are you ready to elevate your hospitality career while making a meaningful difference? Look no further! As a member of the Rowcroft Retail team, you'll play a vital role in generating essential income to support our patients and their loved ones across South Devon. Each day you'll contribute to our cause and be part of something.
About Us
At Rowcroft we're redefining charity retail, offering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Our diverse range of shops, including boutiques, high street, furniture, vintage, and Ella’s cafés, set the stage for an unparalleled retail journey.
What you’ll bring
You’ll work alongside the Cook/Manager, Café Assistant and a small team of volunteers, preparing great food and creating a fantastic customer experience to help establish and grow our café lounge business. You’ll need previous kitchen and food prep experience, a passion for all things food and hospitality, with a commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations.
What We Offe r
- Impactful Work Environment:Immerse yourself in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our customers. Your creativity will shine as you curate a hospitality experience that stands out.
- Collaborative Team:Join a dynamic passionate team that together maximises our commercial opportunity and creates a real, positive impact.
- Values-Based & Fair:At Rowcroft, our values guide us in all that we do. Fair terms and conditions and a people-centric approach are at the heart of our organisation.
- Opportunity for Growth:Your dedication will be recognised and rewarded. We're invested in your professional development and growth.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Wannell, Head of Retail, on caroline.wannell@rowcrofthospice.org.uk or 07770 955062
Start your journey with Rowcroft and help to turn each day into the best day possible for our patients, and their loved ones across South Devon , and you.
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received
Interviews will be arranged on application
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Bank Catering Assistant/Cook - Ella’s Café Lounges (Preston/Chelston)
Introduction
Ella’s Café Lounges at Preston & Chelston
£12.62 per hour
Various Hours available (full days and short shifts from 10am – 2pm)
Bank
Make Every Day Count! Could you be our next Bank Catering Assistant/Cook?
Are you ready to elevate your hospitality career while making a meaningful difference? Look no further! As a member of the Rowcroft Retail team, you'll play a vital role in generating essential income to support our patients and their loved ones across South Devon. Each day you'll contribute to our cause and be part of something.
About Us
At Rowcroft we're redefining charity retail, offering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Our diverse range of shops, including boutiques, high street, furniture, vintage, and Ella’s cafés, set the stage for an unparalleled retail journey.
What you’ll bring
You’ll work alongside the Cook/Manager, Café Assistant and a small team of volunteers, preparing great food and creating a fantastic customer experience to help establish and grow our café lounge business. You’ll need previous kitchen and food prep experience, a passion for all things food and hospitality, with a commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations.
What We Offe r
- Impactful Work Environment:Immerse yourself in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our customers. Your creativity will shine as you curate a hospitality experience that stands out.
- Collaborative Team:Join a dynamic passionate team that together maximises our commercial opportunity and creates a real, positive impact.
- Values-Based & Fair:At Rowcroft, our values guide us in all that we do. Fair terms and conditions and a people-centric approach are at the heart of our organisation.
- Opportunity for Growth:Your dedication will be recognised and rewarded. We're invested in your professional development and growth.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Wannell, Head of Retail, on caroline.wannell@rowcrofthospice.org.uk or 07770 955062
Start your journey with Rowcroft and help to turn each day into the best day possible for our patients, and their loved ones across South Devon , and you.
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received
Interviews will be arranged on application
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Pharmacist
Introduction
3.35hrs Hours per week (could be worked as 7.5hr day once a fortnight)
Competitive hourly rate
Permanent
Make your work count! Could you be our next Pharmacist?
If you want to feel personal fulfilment from a career with real meaning, consider Rowcroft Hospice. We offer purposeful work in a uniquely progressive environment.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will need:
- To be a registered Pharmacist
- Experience in community or secondary care pharmacy that involves end of life prescribing
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same!
What’s in it for you?
You will be supported and encouraged to innovate and to try new things. Our scope of work and our confident organisational vision creates opportunities for progress and development. And we work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that. But you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
As a part of our team you will be expected and supported to take part in the Leadership and Management training programme offered by Rowcroft.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Vicky Bartlett, Director of Patient Care, on email Victoria.Bartlett@rowcrofthospice.og.uk, or on 01803 210800.
Closing date: 11:59 pm Sunday 15 February 2026
Interview date: To be Confirmed
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Senior Healthcare Assistant - Hospice at Home
Introduction
Full/Part time hours available
Band B £25,034 to £26,598 (pro rata) per annum depending on experience
Permanent
‘It is a privilege to enter a home and support a patient and their loved ones’
Could you help us to provide care to patients at the end of their lives?
Our Hospice at Home team are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and support to a patient and their loved ones. Our Senior Healthcare Assistants (SHCAs) work as part of a caring, inclusive and supportive team all with the same passion, compassion, knowledge and skills to support both the patient and their loved ones in their own homes at a difficult and precious time.
To be successful in this role you will need proven care experience, an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and be passionate about providing good quality palliative care to people in their own homes. You will also be an excellent communicator and able to work well on your own, within a very supportive team.
We provide free parking on site, uniforms, excellent induction, meaningful annual reviews and the encouragement to develop your skills and progress your career if you wish. We work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that. But you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
This role covers shifts across 7 days a week.
If you want to feel personal fulfilment from a career with real meaning, consider Rowcroft Hospice. We offer purposeful work in a uniquely progressive environment.
Working with Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Vernon Davis, Hospice at Home Team Leader, on 01803 210811 or 01803 217620 or via email at vernon.davis@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Closing date: 11:59 pm Sunday 15 February 2026
Interview date: Friday 27 February 2026
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Application Systems Engineer
Introduction
37.5 Hours per week
Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Permanent
Make your work count!
We’re looking for an IT professional to lead projects, support users, and improve key systems across our hospices.
You’ll ensure technology is reliable, secure, and user-friendly, while mentoring colleagues and making a real impact on patient care.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Strong application support experience (2nd/3rd line)
- Proven ability to implement and improve systems
- Experience leading IT projects
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same!
What’s in it for you?
Rowcroft is embracing technology to help us care for our patients. You will be supported and encouraged to innovate and to try new things. Our scope of work and our confident organisational vision creates opportunities for progress and development and we work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming.
If you want to feel personal fulfilment from a career with real meaning, consider Rowcroft Hospice. You’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Join us and make technology work for the people who care for our patients.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the employee benefits on offer.
For more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early!
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Customer Service Assistant – Devon Farm Kitchen
Introduction
Customer Service Assistant – Devon Farm Kitchen
16 Hours per week
Up to £12.71 per hour
Permanent
Make your work count! Could you be our next Customer Service Assistant?
At Devon Farm Kitchen, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for a Customer Service Assistant who genuinely enjoys helping people, solving problems, and being part of a close-knit team. You’ll be the friendly voice of our brand, supporting customers with orders, deliveries, and enquiries — and making sure every interaction leaves a positive impression.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, and where your contribution really does make a difference to our customers’ experience.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help customers. You’ll be confident communicating with people both over the phone and in writing, with good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You’ll be comfortable using computer systems and happy learning new tools as needed. The ability to stay calm, professional, and solution-focused is essential. Previous customer service experience is helpful, but we’re just as interested in finding someone with the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You will have a team-player mindset with the confidence to work independently when needed.
What’s in it for you?
You will be supported and encouraged to innovate and to try new things. Our scope of work and our confident organisational vision create opportunities for progress and development. And we work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that. But you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Values are critical to Rowcroft so you will need to be generous in spirit, show respect to others, be a team player and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Working at Devon Farm Kitchen - A subsidiary of Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year. Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
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Please see below for a job description and person specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig McLaren-Kennedy, Managing Director, on 01803 217471, or via email at craig.kennedy@devonfarmkitchen.co.uk
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early.
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Trustee Role – Rowcroft Hospice
Introduction
Trustee Role – Rowcroft Hospice
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Rowcroft Hospice is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join the Board of Trustees over the coming months.
Applications are invited from dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a corporate or commercial background in a Finance or Investment environment.
Knowledge of the Charity sector would be an advantage.
Rowcroft is a well-respected and supported charity which has had a presence in the South West for over 40 years. It is committed to helping patients and families make the most of every moment. From Dartmouth to Dawlish, our teams provide comfort, support and a range of specialist services to care for 2500 patients with life limiting illnesses every year across South Devon. The charity is at an exciting stage of its development and has recently commenced an ambitious and challenging business plan to secure its future sustainability, ensuring it meets the changing demographic needs of the local community. Our care is provided at home, in the community and at our Inpatient Unit in Torquay. We’re committed to supporting families and carers for as long as they need us.
The present Board includes retired and working-age people with a range of clinical and business skills as well as rich life experiences. Board meetings are held four times per year with an additional small number of meetings in sub-committees.
You will represent the Hospice within the community and be an active participant in the building of strategy for the Hospice’s future development. The role of the Board is one of governance and strategic guidance, not executive management.
This is a voluntary, unpaid, position for an initial term of 3 years, renewable for up to three further 3 year terms. Reasonable travel expenses can be paid.
For more information on this vacancy and the role of a Trustee at Rowcroft, please refer to the full details contained within the Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Rowcroft Hospice carries out DBS and reference checks and on relevant personnel upon appointment, including Trustees.
To apply
If you have relevant experience and are interested in making a difference to this unique charity, please apply now by emailing your CV and a letter of application to Bob Pearce at bob.pearce@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Enquiries: Sally Scott- Bryant, Chair, via email bob.pearce@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026
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Driver/Logistics Assistant
Introduction
Permanent
22.5 hours Per Week
£12.21 per hour
Part time role based in South Devon, combining van driving, delivery/collection, warehouse support and physical/manual handling duties.
Join a leading local charity and make a real difference.
Are you an experienced van driver with a full UK driving licence? Are you looking for a role where your skills can support your local community and help a great cause?
At Rowcroft, we believe in making every day the best day possible for our patients and those closest to them, and our Retail Team play a vital role in generating income to make that vision a reality.
Make your work count
If you love being on the move, enjoy practical hands-on work, and want to use your driving and customer service skills in a positive way, this could be the role for you. Our team is friendly, energetic and passionate about making a difference.
This role requires energy, teamwork and a positive attitude to deliver a first-class delivery/collection service to our shops and customers, as well as supporting the growth of our exciting new house clearance service with care and professionalism.
No two days will ever be the same. One morning you might be supporting our new house clearance service, the next delivering stock to our shops across South Devon, problem solving with colleagues, or helping customers with donations. It’s busy, physical, rewarding, and you’ll finish each day knowing your work directly supports local patients and their loved ones.
It can be tough at times, heavy lifting of large furniture items, busy schedules, and tight turnaround times, but you’ll be working with a supportive team who look out for each other, pull together, and have fun along the way.
What you’ll bring:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Full UK driving licence and van driving experience
- Good communication skills with a professional approach that builds positive working relationships across the team
- A willingness, the energy and physical ability to undertake regular heavy lifting and manual handling tasks, this is a physically demanding, handson role.You’ll need good levels of physical fitness, stamina and confidence when undertaking manual handling.
- The ability to complete paperwork to ensure full compliance with current transport legislation and internal procedures, i.e. conducting and completion of daily logistics audits
- A commitment to Rowcroft’s values: Honesty, Integrity, Team Spirit, Generosity of Spirit, and Respect.
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same, so if you’re enthusiastic, reliable and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
We work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that, but you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year.
We work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that, but you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Robert Collins, Furniture & Logistics Manager, on 07759 895 000, or robert.collins@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early.
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Driver/Logistics Assistant
Introduction
Permanent
37.5 hours Per Week
£12.21 per hour
Fulltime role based in South Devon, combining van driving, delivery/collection, warehouse support and physical/manual handling duties.
Join a leading local charity and make a real difference.
Are you an experienced van driver with a full UK driving licence? Are you looking for a role where your skills can support your local community and help a great cause?
At Rowcroft, we believe in making every day the best day possible for our patients and those closest to them, and our Retail Team play a vital role in generating income to make that vision a reality.
Make your work count
If you love being on the move, enjoy practical hands-on work, and want to use your driving and customer service skills in a positive way, this could be the role for you. Our team is friendly, energetic and passionate about making a difference.
This role requires energy, teamwork and a positive attitude to deliver a first-class delivery/collection service to our shops and customers, as well as supporting the growth of our exciting new house clearance service with care and professionalism.
No two days will ever be the same. One morning you might be supporting our new house clearance service, the next delivering stock to our shops across South Devon, problem solving with colleagues, or helping customers with donations. It’s busy, physical, rewarding, and you’ll finish each day knowing your work directly supports local patients and their loved ones.
It can be tough at times, heavy lifting of large furniture items, busy schedules, and tight turnaround times, but you’ll be working with a supportive team who look out for each other, pull together, and have fun along the way.
What you’ll bring:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Full UK driving licence and van driving experience
- Good communication skills with a professional approach that builds positive working relationships across the team
- A willingness, the energy and physical ability to undertake regular heavy lifting and manual handling tasks, this is a physically demanding, handson role.You’ll need good levels of physical fitness, stamina and confidence when undertaking manual handling.
- The ability to complete paperwork to ensure full compliance with current transport legislation and internal procedures, i.e. conducting and completion of daily logistics audits
- A commitment to Rowcroft’s values: Honesty, Integrity, Team Spirit, Generosity of Spirit, and Respect.
You will be driven by our cause and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a close team – to deliver on our strategy takes real teamwork, energy and passion, no two days are ever the same, so if you’re enthusiastic, reliable and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
We work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that, but you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients and their loved ones across South Devon each year.
We work together with passion and pride in an environment where people are caring, considerate, inclusive and welcoming. It can be tough. We don’t shy away from that, but you’ll see clearly see the importance and impact of your work and feel recognised and part of something remarkable.
Take a look here to find out what our team says about working at Rowcroft and the
employee benefitsFor more Information
Please see below to download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Robert Collins, Furniture & Logistics Manager, on 07759 895 000, or robert.collins@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Applications will be shortlisted as and when received and this advert may be withdrawn at any time, so please apply early.
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