Opportunities
Shor Term Home Visiting Support - based across Arun and Chichester districts

Shor Term Home Visiting Support - based across Arun and Chichester districts

Posted for Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.

You will be supporting older people through weekly visits to their home. The role involves providing short term (up to 6 weeks) 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.

How will we support you:

You will be provided with induction training and be shown how to work to guidelines to be sure you are confident and able to carry out your volunteer role. Induction training will cover an introduction to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and its’ services, policies, and procedures. All relevant training will be free to volunteers and you will receive on-going support and training to carry out your role effectively and be able to enjoy doing so with confidence

What skills do I need?

Role requirements

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.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check
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.

Posted for Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.

Details

DBS check required
Equality and Diversity Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Is it fully accessible
Ongoing support
Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
Suitable for Under 18's
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When is this role available?

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

The role requires committed and reliable volunteers for a period of 5-6 weeks.
A minimum of approximately two hours per week.
Visits are carried out to meet clients’ needs and can be between 10-8pm during the week and over the weekend.

Location:

This opportunity is available in the following regions:

Arun District
Chichester District

You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.