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Vacancies Introduction

Compton Hospice has a dedicated and committed team of over 600 volunteers and almost 300 employees, encompassing a wide range of disciplines. Excellence in patient care is achieved through their strong commitment to organisational values and integrated working across all areas of operation.

Full and part-time employment opportunities, as well as volunteering, may be available in the following areas:

  • Administration
  • Education
  • Estates
  • Fundraising
  • Housekeeping
  • Lottery
  • Patient care and family support
  • Trading

To see a list of our current vacancies click here.

If you wish to apply for a volunteer role, please click here for more information on applying.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and encourage them to develop to their full potential. By providing a broad range of education, training and development opportunities to both employees and volunteers, we encourage continuous personal and professional development and lifelong learning, thus ensuring that everyone has the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to support the mission and vision of the organisation.

Our commitment as an employer is to promote a healthy work-life balance, which we aim to achieve through flexible working practices that are supportive of employee wellbeing.

We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity throughout all areas of operation, and strive to establish a diverse working group in an environment that enables us to provide a comprehensive service that is relevant to the community in which we work. As such, we encourage applicants of any age, gender, marital status, religion, race, ethnic origin, colour, disability or sexual orientation.

All employment vacancies will normally be advertised in the local media and on our website. Applications will only be accepted on completion of a formal Compton Hospice application form, which can be downloaded below along with our mission statement.

Potential applicants should note that because of the nature of the work undertaken by the Hospice, all volunteer and employee posts are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and therefore may not withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. It is our policy to check with the Criminal Records Bureau for possible criminal background on any person wishing to work in a capacity which allows them access to children and vulnerable adults. However, we undertake to treat each applicant fairly by taking into account the circumstances of the conviction in relation to the nature of the work involved.

What our staff have to say about working for Compton.

“I have met and worked with some wonderful, skilled, talented people. I include colleagues, patients and their families, from whom I continue to learn and who give meaning to the work I do. The hospice not only provides wonderful care for the patients but the opportunity from which I have grown.”

Jane Rowley, principal social worker - 21 years

“In the 13 years I have worked here, I have found it most rewarding, fulfilling and challenging. The multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers give an excellent caring service.”

Maggie Perry, volunteer service manager - 13 years

“Absolute joy to go to work in this wonderful caring environment, so rewarding and appreciative towards the work I do.”

Davina Elcock, admin officer for bereavement & social work - 2.5 years

“During the short time that I have been working at Compton Hospice, I have found staff and volunteers to be welcoming, friendly and professional. I have been made to feel part of the team from day one. I can honestly say that joining Compton has proven to be the right choice for me and I am very much looking forward to a long and successful career here.”

Sue Marr, assistant to volunteer service manager - 6 months

If you have any further questions about Compton Hospice and General, please call 0845 225 5497 or contact us. We will do our utmost to help with your enquiry.

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