Befriender
Organisation
Alpha Care Ltd
Are you looking to make a meaningful use of your spare time and enjoy supporting others?
You will offer practical and emotional support service users in the immediate hospital post discharge period for up to six weeks by befriending them either on phone or in person.
DBS check is essential. Training is given. Travel expenses are given.
What skills do I need?
Good interpersonal skills
Good Communication skills
Able to empathise
Good Listener
Interests
- Community
- Health and wellbeing
- Older people
Activities
- Befriending, caring, counselling, mentoring
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Over 18 - DBS check required
yes - Disability and Access Support
- Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
yes - Expenses reimbursed
yes - Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
yes - Ongoing support
yes - Training provided
yes - Volunteer induction
yes - Volunteer Policy
yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
yes - Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
yes
Dates and times
Start date: 22/06/2025
End date: 30/03/2026
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