Macmillan Support Volunteer-Whitehaven
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Voluntary
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) is looking to appoint volunteers to provide support and information to patients, family, friends, carers an...
- Providing an active listening service
- Answering the telephone and taking clear messages with the name and telephone number of the caller, responding appropriately to requests for information and / or support
- Responding appropriately/returning calls and messages left via voicemail when the service is closed
- Responding appropriately to emails, those who feel comfortable doing so
- Providing information booklets, leaflets and printouts where appropriate
- Appropriate referral to Welfare Rights/Benefits Adviser, collecting information necessary to facilitate such a referral
- Signposting or referring service users to other services and sources of appropriate support and information specific to their identified needs
- Updating the Information service stock and resources when necessary
- Ensuring adequate supply of information resources for every step in the pathway, including written and electronic
- Ensuring supply of stock for signposting of services such as third sector organisations and support groups
- Undertaking outreach tasks where appropriate, in conjunction with Service Manager
- Helping to maintain the Macmillan electronic data collection system
- Taking part in the services regular team meetings and training events
- Other tasks in response to service need, identified and supported by the Service Manager and via the Volunteers' monthly meeting
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Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
Disclosure and Barring Service
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@unlock.org.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post.The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience
- Maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Working in a busy enviroment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Able to work on own and part of a team
- Able to work with all groups of people
- Organisational Skills
- Skills in technology
Other requirements
Essential
- Promote equality and value diversity
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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