Peer Support Volunteer

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Some of our clients may find it difficult to step away from the support of our Social Prescribing team, and / or may be unable to achieve all of their goals during the time that one of our link workers is able to offer them. We are looking to grow a team of Peer Support volunteers who will work with a client 1:1 on a weekly / fortnightly basis for a time bound period in order to support them to achieve the goals set within their wellbeing plan. This might involve spending time with a client in their own home, or in the local community.
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

The support you provide will be tailored to the clients needs and may include:
- Supporting confidence and learning of travel routes to community activities (this may involve driving or using public transport)
- Visiting a home address to build confidence in leaving the house
- Supporting individual to use the internet so there are able to access support and services.
- Meeting individuals in community venues to support in building confidence and awareness of a local area.
- One off support to appointments
- Escalate any concerns or uncertainty to a member of staff
- To show understanding and strict adherence to Action Together policies and procedures i.e. information governance, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health & safety, fire safety, lone working.

These tasks are not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of the clients and our service.
Training:

You will be required to complete:
- Face-to-face Induction Session
- NHS E-learning
- Safeguarding Adults & Children Level 1
Skill and Qualifications Required:

- A calm, friendly, and non-judgemental nature
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with adults (including the elderly and vulnerable) from various backgrounds and experiences
- Comfortable working and travelling independently with a client or to the home of a client
- Able to use own initiative, but a confidence to raise and escalate concerns
- A knowledge of or a willingness to learn about local services and groups available
Areas of Interest: Community, Disability, Health and wellbeing, Mental Health, Older people, Social care, Social Welfare
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Lending a helping hand, Support Work
DBS Check Required: Yes

About the host organisation
Hosted by: Action Together - Social Prescribing
Organisation Profile: Social Prescribing is a free to access service for all and connects individuals to community groups, activities and organisations with the aim of improving health, wellbeing and social connections.
Charity number: 1165512

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