Support at Home Volunteer (Seaford and Hailsham)

at  British Red Cross Volunteer

Our Support at Home volunteers offer short term support to people recently discharged from hospital and to provide practical and emotional support to carers in crisis. This includes a weekly companionship call or visit, assistance with shopping and light housework, support to build links with and access other community services, and signposting to other sources of support. The service does not provide personal care or domestic care. We are looking for someone who is able to: - Volunteer at least 3 hours per week between the hours of 9:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday. - Has good communicaiton skills, both verbal and written. - Are warm, friendly and able to empathise with others. - Are reliable and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. - Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. Have access to your own vehicle and be willing to drive a British Red Cross vehicle. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced with Adults barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Please refer the Job description for details