Volunteer Community Companion- Adults for Northamptonshire Carers

A volunteer companion enables individuals with a caring responsibility for an adult with health needs to take some time away from their caring role.

The volunteer will spend time with the looked after person whilst their main carer is away. The role is a befriending role. You will not be expected to do any personal care or to give any medications.

All adults using the service will have one or more health needs / disability that have an impact on their day-to-day life. This may include dementia, Parkinson’s disease, heart or breathing difficulties such as COPD, mental health problems, stroke, learning disability or a physical health need. The level of support required will therefore vary on a case by case basis and we will only match you with someone you are comfortable volunteering with. Volunteers will be matched with a Carer living in their local area and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

A volunteer companion enables individuals with a caring responsibility for an adult with health needs to take some time away from their caring role.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

To spend time an adult with a health need and/or disability in their own home through regular visits.
Read and understand the policies relevant to a volunteer working with adults with health needs and/or disability.
Should you have any concerns during the befriending visit to report them to and seek advice.

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Details

Age restrictions
You must be over the age of 18 yrs.
DBS check required
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Travel expenses will be paid for any visits you make
Ongoing support
Training provided
Information will be provided in the form of a volunteer handbook. This will include information on confidentiality, lone working, safeguarding and health and safety. There will also be some e-learning on common conditions that the cared for person may have. This training can be provided in another format if e-learning cannot be done.
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Availability Details

The service runs 9am-9pm Monday-Sunday. It is anticipated that for this role you would be able to offer approximately one visit of 2/3 hours on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The length and frequency of visits will be arranged in agreement between the volunteer and the carer.