Hospital Discharge Support Project Volunteer – Office Support
Hospital Discharge Support Project Volunteer – Office Support
Posted for Brentwood Community and Voluntary Service (CVS)
Posted by Volunteer Essex
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
Role Purpose
To provide practical, short-term support to people returning home from hospital, helping them remain safe, independent and connected to their local community during their recovery.
Main Responsibilities
- Carry out welfare check telephone calls where appropriate.
- Provide a friendly and supportive point of contact for individuals following hospital discharge.
- Signpost service users to relevant community and voluntary services.
- Record activities and report any concerns to the Hospital Discharge Support (HDS) Coordinator.
- Follow all Brentwood CVS policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Boundaries of the Role
- Volunteers do not provide personal care or medical support.
- Any safeguarding or welfare concerns must be reported immediately to the HDS Coordinator or Director
What skills do I need?
Skills and Qualities
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly, reliable and compassionate.
- Good communicators and active listeners.
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Organised and able to follow instructions.
- Committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Flexible, depending on volunteer availability and service demand.
Location:
Merrymeade House
Merrymeade Chase
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9FE
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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