RNIB Kathleen Chambers House provides comprehensive services to blind and partially sighted people within a care home environment. It also provides a wide range of activities and services supported by volunteers.
The befriending service supports service users who are blind and partially sighted living within the home. The service ensures people remain independent as much as possible and to help them with the small tasks that they find they cannot do. An enthusiasm to enable clients to take part, awareness of their needs, effective listening skills and a natural empathy for people is expected.
This role requires an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
What will I be doing?
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To work on a one to one basis with service users within the home
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Listen and support
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Assist with reading post
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Helping with correspondence
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Reading e.g. newsletters, magazines or mail
What skills/qualities can I bring to this role?
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Ability to work on own.
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Good communication and listening skills.
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Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
What qualities do I need?
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Friendly, helpful and understanding.
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To have a non-judgemental approach to people, to have empathy.
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Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
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Reliable.
When will I be needed?
The hours for this post are flexible, days, evenings or weekends.
Location
RNIB Kathleen Chambers House, 97 Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2PG
What will I gain from the role?
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Practical experience of working with blind/partially sighted people
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A sense of satisfaction
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed
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Support from the Volunteer Activities Organiser
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please complete and return the
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, Braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact
Volunteering Team: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 37 54 50
email volunteering@rnib.org.uk