Mealtime Companion Volunteers
Mealtime Companion Volunteers
Posted by Threeways Nursing Home
We are looking for kind, patient and dependable volunteers to help make lunchtimes relaxed, sociable and enjoyable for our residents.
Working alongside our care team, volunteers will spend time with residents during meals, offering conversation, companionship, encouragement and practical support. This may include helping to prepare the dining area, assisting residents to make meal choices, serving refreshments and providing reassurance to those who benefit from a calm and unhurried approach.
Some residents may require additional support with eating and drinking. This would only be undertaken following the appropriate checks, induction, training and assessment, and always in accordance with the resident’s care plan and the direction of our care staff.
Volunteers will not replace employed care staff or be expected to undertake personal or clinical care.
No previous care experience is essential, as appropriate guidance and support will be provided. We are looking for people who can attend regularly on agreed days and who genuinely enjoy spending time with older people.
What skills do I need?
• Kind, patient and respectful approach
• Friendly and confident when speaking with older people
• Good listening and communication skills
• Reliable and able to attend regularly at agreed times
• Able to follow guidance from care staff
• Understanding of dignity, confidentiality and personal choice
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Willing to complete the required checks, induction and training
Previous experience of care, dementia support, catering or volunteering would be helpful but is not essential.
Details
- Are there any specific accessibility requirements for this opportunity?
- Are volunteers covered by your insurance policy?
- Do you have a Data Protection policy?
- Do you have a Health and Safety policy?
- Do you have a Volunteer policy?
- Do you have an Equal Opportunities policy?
- Is this role suitable for under 18s?
- Will volunteer expenses be reimbursed?
- Will volunteers receive an induction?
- Will volunteers require a DBS check?
- Will you provide training?
When is this role available?
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Volunteers are welcomed during lunchtime and evening mealtimes, seven days a week. We are looking for people who can help with one or more regular mealtime sessions each week. Days and times will be agreed individually, and volunteers can support at lunchtime, during the evening meal, or both. A consistent commitment is preferred, as this helps volunteers build positive and familiar relationships with our residents.
Location:
Threeways Nursing Home
40 Beacon Road
Seaford
East Sussex
bn25 2lt