Carers Breaks Service Volunteer (South Gloucestershire/County Border only)
Carers Support (Bristol & South Gloucestershire)
Offer support to unpaid carers who live in South Gloucestershire to enable them to have a break
- Staying with the cared-for person in their own home, to enable the carer to take a break away from the house - Ensuring that the cared-for person is safe, comfortable and, if appropriate, has access to food and drink - Recording the number of hours/sits and miles travelled - Provide feedback and updates to Carers Breaks Co-ordinator - To carry out the responsibilities of the role with full regard to the Carers Support ‘Volunteer Policy’ and ‘Code of Conduct’ - Provide 2 references who have known you for 2 years - Undertake DBS check - Complete induction and commit to ongoing training
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Befriending
You don’t need to have experience as a carer (or of working in the health or social sector) for this role as the Carers Support provide training for all our new volunteers and offer workshops on various topics throughout the year.
For volunteers, the list of benefits is almost endless! For some who were carers, it’s the chance to give something back and support people who are still carers. For others, it’s the opportunity to meet new people.
2-3 hours weekly/fortnightly
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Across the whole of South Gloucestershire
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