Join The Weldmar Team
When you think about working for a hospice care charity, you will probably immediately think of doctors and nurses. They are, of course, an essential part of the care that we provide to adults with a life limiting illness in Dorset, but we could not do what we do without an incredible hardworking team behind them, both staff and volunteers.
We are a friendly organisation, where each employee and volunteer is valued for the contribution and the difference they make.
The careers and jobs in Dorset available include clinical positions in the community and at our Inpatient Unit, therapists, counsellors and social workers, catering, housekeeping and maintenance, within our retail operation which comprises charity shops and larger outlets across Dorset, and head office functions such as fundraising, finance, administration, and marketing.
If you would like to join #TeamWeldmar as a volunteer, we would love to hear from you, whether you’re interested in lending a hand in one of our shops, serving meals to patients, providing counselling to loved ones, or helping out at a fundraising event.
47%
of staff have been with us for at least five years
95%
of staff are proud to work for Weldmar and enjoy the work they do
97%
of volunteers say they would recommend Weldmar as a place to do volunteering
Pay and Benefits
There are lots of reasons to consider a career at Weldmar Hospicecare. Not just in terms of our competitive pay structure, but also the wellness packages we offer to all staff, education and development opportunities, holiday entitlements and your work-life balance.
Read more about our pay and employee benefits
Our Values
- We care for the people we support, who support us, each other and ourselves.
- We act with integrity by building relationships based on being honest and fair with open communication.
- We are warm and welcoming to everyone.
- We are adaptable, always seeking ways to improve and develop as a charity and as individuals
What difference will you make?
If you want to know the kind of difference that Weldmar Hospicecare makes to the lives of local people, we suggest you read some of the personal stories that we have shared. The incredible things that are said about our service is purely down to the individuals who work and volunteer for us.
This card, from one of our younger visitors, was sent to our team with words that she thought described us.
You could be helping to make that difference.
Read stories from our patients and their loved ones
Training and Development
As both a staff member and a volunteer, we encourage you to engage in regular training and development to help you fulfil your potential.
You could even complete a formal qualification alongside your role with an Apprenticeship. These can cover almost any aspect of what we do, from clinical to retail and fundraising, from finance to administration.
We spoke to three members of staff studying for qualifications as part of their role.
Find out more
Weldmar Hospicecare recognises and values that society is made up of people from wide-ranging backgrounds, and we treat everyone as an individual, with everyone having equal and fair opportunities.
Applications for both job vacancies and volunteer roles are welcome from anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, or religion and beliefs.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Volunteering
Find the roles where we're currently looking for volunteers, or let us know what you'd like to do
Learn more
