- You will be supporting older people through weekly visits to their home. The role involves providing short term practical support, not personal care, to vulnerable adults including those recently discharged from hospital.
- Support can include low level support such as having a cup of tea and a chat, light shopping, light snacks.
- Support with companionship and support to rebuild confidence to regain or develop independence.
- Some clients may require additional support for tasks such as digital inclusion which volunteers (if they want to be) can be trained to provide.
Skills
No qualifications are needed. However, you will need to have:
· Excellent listening and communication skills. Good IT skills are favourable. Patience and sensitivity are essential. The ability to work confidently on own initiative and know when to seek help and support. The role requires committed and reliable volunteers.
· An understanding of the needs of older people
· A kind, empathic and patient nature
· An understanding of the need to observe confidentiality in informal settings.
Availability
Start Date: 29/01/2025
End Date: 31/12/2025
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A minimum of approximately 1 to 2 hours per week. Visits are carried out to meet clients’ needs and can be between 10am - 8pm during the week and over the weekend. This role is already active across the whole of West Sussex but we need more volunteers
Location
Countywide
Interests
- Disability and Health Conditions
- Health & Social Care
- Local Community
- Mental Health
- Older People
Activities
- Administration
- Befriending/Buddying
- Caring
- Community Work
- General Helping