Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

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Learning Disabilities Health Facilitator Support Volunteer

For Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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We’re looking for a friendly, proactive volunteer to join our team and make a real impact through admin support that directly benefits patients and staff.

You’ll be working closely with our member of the team who has Learning Disabilities.

We would love to find a volunteer who has lived experience of learning disabilities - supporting our staff member in their important work across the hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a truly inclusive working partnership, helping to create accessible resources, assist with tasks such as presentations and training, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll be part of a diverse and welcoming team that values every contribution. This is more than just an admin role, it’s about promoting inclusion, learning from each other, and helping someone shine in their role.

We’re currently welcoming applications from people aged 18+.

Please note that experience in IT applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Are you passionate about inclusion and supporting others to thrive? We’d love to hear from you.

Skills

  • Able to demonstrate patience and ability to support others
  • Self-motivated and able work independently
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Professional and friendly demeanour
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • To maintain confidentiality at all times
  • To maintain boundaries at all times
  • Comply with trust policies
  • Basic computer knowledge & willingness to learn

About Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

We are the specialist provider of community health and care services to the people of West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
Every day our expert teams provide medical, nursing and therapeutic care to more than 8,000 people.

• We will provide excellent, compassionate care to people in or close to their homes so that they can lead healthy and independent lives.
• Our services will be shaped by our users, partners and staff and personalised for the individual and their specific circumstances.
• We will be a socially responsible, strong and sustainable business led by excellent staff.

Interests

  • Disability
  • Health and Social Care

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • Computers, IT and Websites
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Yes - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
    We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to make volunteering work for you
  • No - Suitable for Under 18's
  • Yes - Training provided
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Yes - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes No No No No No
Afternoon Yes Yes No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Monday and Tuesday mornings and afternoons

Location

Working from home

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