Community Responder Volunteer
We need you to make a difference to older people
This service aims to provide company, reassurance and low level support to an older vulnerable person in their own home. This could be a welfare check or 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”.
This service covers the whole of Northamptonshire.
To join this rewarding service we ask that you are
- age 18 or over
- a confident caring person with empathy for older people
- able to stay calm and offer reassurance
- living locally in the current service area
Your visit could include:
- packing an overnight bag
- making someone comfortable following a fall
- contacting a family member or friend
- providing reassurance and a listening ear
- liaising with your Service Manager as required
Please note this role is subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We are sure that you will enjoy volunteering with us, and that you will always feel supported and safe.
Training
To fulfil this role additional online training from us will be required prior to start, in line with our policies and procedures:
- Safeguarding Adults
- GDPR
- Basic First Aid
- Mental Capacity
- Lone Working
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Awareness
- Professional Boundaries
- Equality and Diversity
You will also be expected to attend, in person, Safer People Handling training where appropriate.
If you are interested in this role and would like an informal chat to find out more, please call us on 07881 230 222.
If you're interested and would like to apply, please use our online form below
You will be supporting the development of an existing countywide befriending service.