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Octavia believes that good homes make for better lives. We aim to build happier lives and resilient communities by focusing on people as individuals, providing them with a range of services and the opportunity to support themselves. Part of what we do is to offer a wide range of care and support services to older and vulnerable adults living in west and central London but we specialise in providing care for those experiencing dementia or with complex needs. Flexibility is a key part of all of our care and support services as our focus is on the individual - helping people to stay as active and independent as possible.
Reasons to volunteer
Would you like to share your skills and interests with older people in your local area? For instance, playing music, singing, running an arts or crafts or chess club? If you have an interest, we’d love you to share it!
· Help to improve the quality of someone’s life, encouraging their independence, self-worth & confidence
· Full induction, ongoing training and support provided. This includes training on: safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality
· We are able to provide references to employers and/or further education establishments
· Travel costs and out of pocket expenses reimbursed on the provision of receipts*
· The opportunity to enhance your CV and to learn new skills
What would I be doing?
· To facilitate activities involving physical, mental, social, intergenerational stimulation
· To help residents learn or relearn new tasks, hobbies and enjoy new experiences
· To help improve the quality of resident’s lives by engaging them in activities, thereby helping them retain their sense of independence, self-worth and confidence
· Helping supporting the cooks preparing meals for service users
What skills are we looking for?
· Good communication skills
· Understanding of empathy and the needs of people with isolation issues
· Understanding of confidentiality; reliable and trustworthy
When & how often would I volunteer for?
· Ideally for a minimum of one session weekly or fortnightly, for 2 hours. We welcome anything in addition to this and are very flexible. Our schemes run activities from 10am-6pm 7 days a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Project overview:
Alfriston Outreach Service is dedicated to helping older and vulnerable people in Kingston. We provide services such as Hot Lunch delivery, Shopping, and Laundry delivered into people’s homes, with our aim to support older people to remain independent in their own homes.
About us:
Mind in Kingston supports people with mental health issues and raises awareness within Kingston and surrounding areas. We provide training, supervision, and opportunities for career development.
Volunteers are extremely valued within our team and a vital part of our service delivery. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life, including those who may have personal or professional experience of mental health. While lived experience can bring valuable perspective, it is not a requirement for volunteering with us. Our focus is on providing volunteers with the training, guidance and supervision they need to feel confident in their roles and to develop their skills. Volunteers are supported to succeed and offered opportunities to connect with trustees, staff and other volunteers both professionally and socially. Above all, we value the contribution volunteers make to our community and are committed to recognising their achievements.
Main purpose of the role:
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Support and assist the Lunch Delivery.
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Deliver the Hot Lunches into people’s homes.
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Report any observations or concerns about service users’ wellbeing to the supervisor.
Tasks will include:
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Supporting the Driver on the Lunch Delivery.
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Carrying Hot Meals into Service Users Homes.
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Using Key Safes to open doors where necessary.
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Delivering Laundry and Shopping to some Service Users.
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Provide a point of contact for Service Users.
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Reporting on changes in Service Users well-being.
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Reporting back any safeguarding concerns immediately to the supervisor.
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Maintain regular contact with the supervisor.
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Attend meetings and supervision sessions.
What you will receive in return:
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Training in Safeguarding.
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Training in Food Handling.
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Training for any other skills as identified by yourself and your supervisor.
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Regular check-in with your supervisor, reflective supervision, and managerial support.
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An opportunity to learn new skills and develop existing ones while being a part of a supportive team at Mind in Kingston.
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Reimbursement of reasonable expenses.
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Professional references upon completion.
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*Alfriston volunteers only: access to a discounted lunch (£5 per lunch, subject to availability). A minimum of 24 hours’ notice must be given.
What we expect from you:
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Commitment for at least six months.
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Completion of required training.
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Adherence to Mind in Kingston’s policies (e.g., confidentiality, safeguarding).
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Proactive engagement with your supervisor for support.
Application Process:
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Two recent references are required.
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An enhanced DBS check is necessary.
We ask volunteers for two references, one of which must come from someone who has supervised you recently in your work or studies, such as a current or previous employer or a tutor. You will also need to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, as you will be working with vulnerable adults.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.