Support at Home Volunteer (Southern Trust, Northern Ireland) Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Job description
For people recovering from illness, or who are facing a recent diagnosis, being able to stay in their own home can make all the difference. Our Support at Home Volunteers help with shopping, getting to appointments or checking in with a phone call. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier. This role operates across the Southern Trust covering Armagh, Banbridge, Cookstown, Craigavon area and Newry. We would like you to:- - Live in within 1/2 hour maximum travel time of the areas covered - Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm - Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle - Good access to IT equipment, to be able to use IT to complete the online and zoom onboarding training - Be aged 55 or over **Health and Safety Statement ** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at [email protected]
Why we want you: If you are compassionate and like helping and meeting people, then this could be the role for you. Volunteers like you support people with day to day tasks and help to build their confidence so that they can continue to live independently in their own home.
- Tasks: Visit people in their home.
Bring people home from hospital and settle them in.
Give companionship, including relieving a carer or relative for a short time.
Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions.
Help people to get to medical appointments.
Keep records of tasks.
- Skills: Warm and friendly with empathy for others.
Good communication skills.
Encouraging and supportive.
Enjoy meeting and spending time with new people.
Can work independently and as a part of a team.
Able to commit to a regular shift.
- Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
