Client Support Volunteer - Mid Sussex

Turning Tides

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A bit about the role: To provide support on a one-to-one basis to a resident who lives in our projects. The support needed will most likely be in the form of introducing new residents to the area they are living in, attending initial appointments and meetings such as the GP or Mental Health, supporting to group activities, and hospital appointment.  

What will I be doing?

  •  Participate in initial training and ongoing training
  •  Undertake a DBS check
  •  To be flexible to the needs and availability of the client and the role
  •  To facilitate and plan the sessions, liaising with the team at Littlehampton Community
  •  To provide support and encouragement to the Client
  •  To build a relationship based on trust and companionship
  •  To maintain boundaries between yourself and the client
  •  To communicate with staff members of the location and times of meetings, and check in and out with identified staff members
  •  To respond to feedback about own delivery of the volunteering role.

Skills

  •  be inclusive and welcoming.
  •  communicate with staff on duty.
  •  be flexible to the needs of the staff member on duty.
  •  abide by the Confidentiality, Professional Boundaries and Health and Safety Policies at all times.


Benefits

  • Working in a team
  • Gaining experience working with a homeless charity
  • Gaining experience in empathizing with and supporting clients.

Practical Considerations

Locations for support are across Move on Accommodation in East Grinstead, Burgess Hill, Storrington and Horsham

The time will be to suit you and the need of the resident you would be working with and may be ad hoc.  If you want more structured working patterns, we can always find you something to do within the project. 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Register your Interest

  • Details
  • Disabled Access
    TBC as multiple sites
  • Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
  • Expenses
  • Health and Safety
  • Induction
  • Insurance Cover for Volunteers
  • Other
  • Suitable for 13 - 16 years
  • Suitable for 16 - 18 years
  • Suitable for a group of volunteers
  • Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
  • Support on Offer
  • This role is adaptable for different abilities
  • Training