Our Vision is for all family and friends carers across West Sussex to be listened to and valued; to have their rights and needs met; to be given a strong voice in shaping carer support and services.

In this role you will provide a carer with an opportunity of a regular social conversation to help reduce feelings of being alone and to open the discussion with the carer about the services available to them in their community and where appropriate online. You will be matched with a carer who is socially isolated and would benefit from a regular check in and chat call.

Being socially connected and part of the community can really support a person’s feeling of wellbeing and alleviate feelings of being lonely and having no one to talk to. Being able to talk about hobbies and interests with someone else can give a carer a sense of self and what makes them happy in life. 

Skills

· An empathetic caring approach when engaging with others

· To be non-judgemental and able to maintain personal boundaries

· Encourage and promote carer health and wellbeing

· Understanding of the issues carers face

· A sensitive attitude towards other people

· Friendly and patient approach

· Good communicator and ability to start up conversations with people easily

· Listening skills

· Able to accurately record information

· Basic IT skills and access to computer/laptop/tablet 

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Timings can be flexible to suit from a minimum of 1 hour per week/fortnight/month up to 3 hours depending upon how many check in and chat calls you will be making. Minimum commitment of 6 months.

Location

Working from home

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Interests

  • Health & Social Care

Activities

  • Befriending/Buddying

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