About Dove House Hospice Limited

Dove House Hospice is a charity providing care for people in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, with life limiting illnesses.

Their vision is that within 10 years, everyone with a progressive, life-limiting, illness in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire is aware of and able to access hospice care at Dove House Hospice and that their hospice care will extend outside of their buildings and into the community.

To reach this target, a set of four core principles have been introduced for each and every employee to follow daily. The core principles in question are: United; Passionate; Positive; and Professional.

The hospice 'Magic Moments' award provides a way for anyone to record something they see or experience which goes above and beyond what is required, or that shows care, forethought or special kindness to either a patient, volunteer or staff member. They believe magic moments happen every day in the organisation and they encourage everyone to take the time to nominate those special acts of kindness for an award.

What is it like to work for Dove House Hospice Limited

Leadership

90% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

The CEO leading Dove House has an open door policy reflected by all members of the Executive Management Team. The leader is highly visible, and regularly visits every department to spend time with staff and volunteers.

90% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Giving Something Back

92% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The hospice has an Environmental Policy which is reviewed annually and is the responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer, approved by the Director of Finance & Support Services. Details of this are available to staff on the hospice intranet. The building utilises solar panels, the benefits of which are twofold, both reducing the environmental impact of the site, and reducing operating costs of the organisation.

92% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The staff of Dove House wear lanyards displaying the four Core Principles, and these principles are something every member of staff would be proud to express as they are embedded in day to day practice. Posters displaying the principles are also on display throughout the hospice buildings.

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Long Service

40% of employees have more than 5 years' service
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff