Ward helper with a focus on group activities
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust - West Sussex
We are looking for a Ward Helper with group activities volunteer on a Friday between 10:30-12:30 in our Intermediate Care Unit at Arundel & District Community Hospital where our patients are offered short-term recovery and rehabilitation.
To aid the patients' recovery and to help provide a positive experience whilst at hospital we would like the volunteer to organise and deliver group activity sessions. Therefore, to volunteer in this role, you must be confident leading a small group and be 18 or over.
If you are a people’s person with good communication and leadership/group work skills and have a caring nature we look forward to receiving your application.
Benefits
Learn new skills, become part of a team, make new friendships and help with career and employment opportunities. Increases self-confidence. Support and training provided.
Support Disabled
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to make volunteering work for youSkills
In this role you must be confident leading a small group. If you are a people person with good communication and leadership/group work skills and a caring nature we look forward to receiving your application.
Ideally we are looking for someone with the following:
- Self-motivated; with an ability to think on your feet and work independently
- Punctual and dependable
- Professional and friendly demeanour
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion.
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
- Interests
- Health and Social Care
- Activities
- General Helping
- Details
- Disabled Access
- 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
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Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
18+ - Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training


