SAH Band 2 £21,986 – £23,969 pro rata per annum

35 hours per week 5 days Monday – Saturday

Closing date for applications: 10th September 2024
Anticipated interview date: 20^th September 2024

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire’s specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.

The Hospice values represent our core beliefs and act as our guiding principles at the very heart of all that we do. Our values are; Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

What is the role?

As a Retail Driver you will be required to service all stores, complete furniture deliveries and collections. Heavy lifting is involved. You will be responsible for ensuring customer care, safe operations and safe working. Weekend (Saturday) work on a rota basis will be required. You will also be required to assist in warehouse operations, receiving and movement of goods. You will work alongside the Warehouse Manager, Shopping Outlet Manager and volunteer team.

What we expect of you?

• To drive hospice vehicles to and from the warehouse, peoples’ homes and the relevant shops
• You are required to manoeuvre donated furniture, including sofas, beds etc from peoples’ homes, working to a high standard in a safe manner
• Drivers are expected to drive throughout Lanarkshire with stock and deliveries as required & have knowledge of local areas
• Basic vehicle maintenance
• Ability to write in logs / collect gift aid applications

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What you can expect from us?

We recognise that to continue to provide excellent care and services to patients and families, we need an amazing team around us.  In order to attract, retain and reward our people, our benefits include:

• A warm and supportive working environment
• Competitive Salaries
• Unsocial Hours Payments (where relevant to role)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Induction Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Counselling Services
• Occupational Health
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Practices
• Ongoing Learning & development opportunities
• NHS Staff Benefits Scheme

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

This is not an NHS appointment, and any offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days of the closing date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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