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Personal details

We need to take some personal details so that we have the correct information about who is applying for the role, as well as contact details in case we need to get in touch with you regarding the application.

First Name *

Surname/Family Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Town *

Postcode *

Contact Number *

Email Address *

Have you previously worked for the Hospice? *

Yes

Have you/do you volunteer for the Hospice? *

Yes

Employment History

Name of most recent employer *

Employment Dates: to and from *

Current Salary

Reason for leaving

Please upload your CV (PDF or Word) *

Supporting Statement *

Please describe what it is that attracts you to this job and give details of any particular experience, skills and/or qualities that you feel make you suitable for this position and that match the requirements for this post as set out in the person specification.

Reference 1

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Reference 2

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Declarations

Are you legally eligible for employment in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have proof of eligibility to work in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have any unspent convictions for a criminal offence as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? *

Yes

If yes, please provide details below.

Disclosures must be in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – please seek advice if you are not sure about what has to be disclosed. Please note that The Hospice of St Francis may carry out a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to verify this information.

Do you hold a full UK driving licence? *

Yes

When would you be available to start work?

Data Protection & Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Confirmation *

I can confirm that I have completed this application form to the best of my knowledge and all the information is true. I understand that any false statement may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to summary dismissal.

Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis exists to help local people and their families living with life-limiting illness, through improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe.

It is essential that all personnel are aware of the need to be discreet not only to protect patients, but also the business, in respect of the sensitive nature of the information within the Hospice.

Patient Confidentiality
All clinical staff are governed by the regulations of their professional body on this subject. All non-clinical staff and volunteers should, under no circumstances, discuss patient information/details unless with a health professional connected to the Hospice and certainly not outside the Hospice.

Business Confidentiality
All staff, including volunteers, are expected to respect business confidentiality, particularly in financial matters and any policy issues as specified by the Board of Trustees. Information cascaded within the Hospice is not for public domain until/unless permission is given or it is published in the Annual Review or by a press release. The person disseminating such information should make clear that it is confidential.

Any breach of confidentiality will be treated as serious misconduct.

Confidentiality Confirmation *

I have read and understand the above confidentiality requirements

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Hours: We are looking for committed volunteers to help in our shops. Shop volunteers need to be fit and work to a rota; usually one morning or afternoon each week, but we can be flexible. We are particularly looking for volunteers in the following shops:

Amersham Owned- Various shifts are available throughout the week and also DofE after school

Bovingdon Owned- NEW SHOP OPENING IN APRIL! Various shifts available. Please get in touch to register your interest now!

Returned to Glory (Berkhamsted) - Monday mornings and Weekends (ideally willing and able to help move furniture)

Greenway Owned (Chesham) NEW SHOP OPENED! Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, DofE at weekends

Berkhamsted Owned -bric a brac sorter on Tuesdays morning or afternoon, clothes sorter and gift aid/welcome donors on a Thursday morning.

Online Hub – Ebay Lister – clothes, will need attention to detail and some designer wear knowledge would be very helpful. Photograph and research to identify clothing and spot any fakes! Inputting onto Ebay.Abbots Langley Owned - DofE Tuesday, Thursday, Friday after school

Marshalswick Owned (St Albans) - Sorters and Steamers for most days and also ad hoc volunteers for the front of house shop and backroom, some spaces for DofE

Highfield Owned (Hemel Hempstead) - DofE Wednesday & Thursday after school

Kings Langley Owned - DofE Wednesday & Thursday after school

Chapter Two - DofE vacancy to start end of April

All our shops are in the heart of the community. If you are looking for a fun role, to learn new skills and to work within a fantastic team then shops have the volunteer roles for you!

Tasks are incredibly varied but all require a commitment to the Hospice values. The main roles with training given, are:

Till Operator - serving customers on the till, customer facing

Steamer - Steaming clothes ready for sale

Sorter - Sorting donations in preparation to sell

Stock Processor - Hanging, tagging clothes, washing bric-a-brac, filling shop shelves

Flexibility regarding roles are appreciated but you may be asked to mainly fulfil a specific role depending on shop need. If you are interested in finding out more about these roles pop into one of the shops for a chat with the shop manager or complete our online application form.

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