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Home from Hospital Volunteer

Role Description

You will support older people to make a safe discharge from hospital and provide them with the practical and emotional support they need to recover at home.

Specific Responsibilities

The role will involve:

  • Visiting clients at home, providing practical and emotional assistance, in line with the support plan, for a period of up to six weeks.
  • Carrying out tasks that may include: making sure their home is safe and warm for them on arrival home from hospital; collecting prescriptions; preparation of light meals and snacks; light housework duties; washing up; helping to sort out paperwork that may have accumulated during their stay in hospital; shopping for essential items and giving encouragement to practice OT/physiotherapy exercises.
  • Attending follow-up medical appointments with the patient; booking transport if required. 
  • Reporting back any concerns to the Service Co-ordinator, highlighting any additional support needs that may have arisen.

Please note this role does NOT include any personal care.

What We're Looking For

  • Skills and willingness to work face to face with clients, in their home setting
  • Ability to confidently volunteer independently, using their own initiative
  • Ability to show empathy and compassion to clients
  • Ideally suited to people who have a background, or a genuine interest in Health and Social Care. This is not essential however, as all training will be provided.
  • Willingness to attend training and other events.
  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Time Required

Minimum of two hours per week, for a period of up to six weeks.

To apply for this role please download and fill in the Volunteer Application Form and the Data Consent Form 

For further information, an informal discussion, or to request a physical copy of our application and data consent forms please email our Volunteer Coordinator Tara Barker or call 01204 382411.