Community Responder Volunteer

This service aims to provide company, reassurance and low level support to an older vulnerable person in their own home. This could be anything from carrying out a welfare check, supporting with falls, delivering mobility equipment or offering some companionship & support when a delay is anticipated for Primary or Secondary care support.

It can be a worrying time when older people are waiting for further support at home, our aim is to assign a volunteer to be that much needed "friendly face" for up to 2 hours.

This service currently covers Northamptonshire.

What skills do I need?

To join this rewarding service we ask that you are:

• age 18 or over
• have a full driving license and access to a vehicle
• confident caring person with empathy for older people
• able to stay calm and offer reassurance
• living locally in the current service are

Your visits could include:

completing welfare checks
• delivering urgent prescription or medication
• sit with a patient while waiting for an ambulance
• deliver low level mobility equipment
• supporting ICT nurse to assist a fallen patient
• provide reassurance and a listening ear
• liaising with your service manager as required

Please note: in person Moving and Handling training will be provided if required. We are sure that you will enjoy volunteering with us and that you will always feel supported and safe.

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.