Hospice Neighbours Coordinator
Location: Oakhaven Hospice
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, predominantly home-based with on-site attendance required as needed.
Salary: £16,381 per annum
Closing date: 7th July 2026
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Hospice Neighbours Coordinator to lead and develop our Hospice Neighbours programme. This rewarding role plays an important part in supporting our wellbeing services and strengthening connections within the local community.
You will coordinate and grow our valued team of volunteers, promote the programme externally, and work closely with colleagues across the hospice to ensure a high-quality, meaningful service.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Hospice Neighbours programme
- Recruit, support, train and develop volunteers
- Promote and grow the programme within the local community
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams and colleagues across the hospice
- Build and maintain relationships with external organisations
- Manage programme data, records and systems accurately
- Support the wider Living Well programme when required
- Represent Oakhaven Hospice professionally in the community
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills
- Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
- A strong communicator with a positive, approachable style
- Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Experienced in working with service users, ideally within healthcare or a charitable setting
- Passionate about supporting volunteers and making a difference in the community
You will also bring a compassionate, resilient and proactive approach, along with a genuine commitment to our values.
Qualifications and experience
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Level 2)
- Experience working with volunteers and/or in a healthcare or charity environment is desirable
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Benefits
- Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
- Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
- Auto – enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hands App from “Unum”
- Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing Support
- A truly supportive and caring environment
Why join us?
At Oakhaven Hospice, you’ll be part of a supportive and dedicated team delivering meaningful care and services to our community. We are committed to your development and offer a role where you can truly make an impact.
Pay: £16,381.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lymington SO41 8ZZ
