Support at Home Volunteer (Hove)

Support at Home Volunteer (Hove)

Posted for British Red Cross - Sussex

Posted by Community Works

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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.

What you will be doing:

• Visit people in their home.
• 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.

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).

What skills do I need?

We would like you to:

• Be available to volunteer on a regular basis within a 10 mile radius of your home.
• Be available to volunteer 2 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday).
• Live within half an hour of the British Red Cross office, Hove, BN3 7HG.
• Be confident in using computers and IT.
• 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
• Be able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 months.
• Hold a driving licence that allows you to drive in the UK and have access to your own vehicle.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants will be asked to provide ID documents in support of the DBS check.