Volunteering

Ward Helper Volunteers (supporting patients on bedded units)

For Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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We are looking for volunteers for our intermediate care units in Arundel & District Community Hospital and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital where our patients are offered short-term recovery and rehabilitation.

SCFT aims to support all patients during their stay and works towards their discharge from hospital.

Volunteers aid patients' recovery and help provide a positive experience whilst in hospital.

This role is to support patients by offering companionship and being a 'Friendly Face' and to also support the ward/facilities staff with practical tasks, including helping out at patient mealtimes (please note that some volunteer shifts are outside of mealtimes and therefore during these, there will be no tasks related to mealtimes to undertake).

If you are a "People Person" with good communication skills, reliable and have a caring nature, we look forward to receiving your application.

Skills

The skills you need:

• Interest in supporting older people
• Self-motivated; with an ability to think on your feet and work independently
• Punctual and dependable
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion
• To maintain boundaries and confidentiality at all times
• To keep good timekeeping and show regular commitment.
• To comply with Trust policies

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.

Details

• Yes - DBS check required
  There is no charge to the volunteer
• Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  We reimburse all travel expenses either mileage or train and any parking incurred when attending your role
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• Yes - Is it fully accessible
  Easy access from on site parking into hospital
• Yes - Ongoing support
  We offer regular supervision and peer 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

We ask for a minimum of 2 hours a week and a commitment for at least 6 months. We have sessions available across mornings or afternoons. You can take on more than one opportunity or more than one session.

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