Description
You will offer a friendly, confidential service to people as they return home from a hospital stay or to someone in the community as prevention of admission. This involves one-to-one, short-term, practical support, so that patients can return home with confidence when no other support is available. You could help with their shopping, collecting their prescriptions, one-to-one walks, transport to medical/health or social appointments or just being there when someone starts to do something for themselves.
You'll need a friendly personality and be able to spot areas of concern. Good communication and listening skills are a must, as well as a non-judgemental attitude towards someone's circumstances and be able to keep things confidential. Sometimes, you'll be lone working building relationships with the people you visit, something which can be rewarding for you and the people you support. This role requires a PVG which will be met by RVS.
Organisation aims and objectives
Royal Voluntary Service helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. We provide practical services in homes, in hospitals and in communities all across the UK so people can be independent and active. Much of our work is supporting older people. We provide practical solutions to everyday problems of loneliness and isolation.
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Minimum 1 hour per week between 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
Frequency and commitment details
Minimum 1 hour per week between 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Restrictions
Experience required: Friendly, good communication skills especially verbal communication, good listener, confidentiality, non-judgemental and have patience. Driving licence required if interested in helping with transport or shopping but not essential.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: You can claim from point of leaving your home and returning home from your volunteering. 45p per mile; bus fare on submission of a ticket.
Training details: You will receive a comprehensive volunteer induction covering the charity, your role and policies/procedures. You will complete online modules specific to your role, shadowing session is available. Full support from the Team at all times.
Support:
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