Volunteer Engagement Worker

1 week ago


Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom Optimal Living Ltd Full time

Volunteer role description

Role title
Volunteer Engagement Worker

Purpose of the role
Support residents to engage with their day to improve daily living.

What you will be doing

The role is a meaningful and engaging role, to help and support adults with Learning Difficulties and Autism, with their activities of daily living.


  • Spend time with people, talking and listening and learning about them.
  • Encourage them to take part in daily exercise, be ready to join in to support and have fun.
  • Read stories and poetry using expression and gestures.
  • Encourage hydration and good nutritional intake through the inclusion of drinks and light snacks into your support time with each person.
  • Help them to eat independently or to aid them with their food and drink.
  • Involve people in a range of activities, take the lead, help people to have fun in singing, dancing, puzzle building, arts and crafts. Bring your own ideas.
  • Document your time with each person into our electronic care recording system.

Skills, experience and *You need to have empathy, resilience and a can-do

qualities needed positive vibe approach.

  • Have real compassion for all people.
  • Work within Adult Safeguarding protocols (full training will be provided)
  • Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
  • Be a happy personality and share that happy vibe.

When and where
Hill Farm

  • We would be happy to discuss with you your preferred time, days, frequency.

Support offered

  • Full Induction into our home, residents, and support team.

What you could get out

of it This is a rewarding role, a chance for you to learn new skills, and make a positive difference to those people you engage with and support.

What to do if you're

interested Please register your interest with us and we will call you to explore your interest further.

Roles may be flexible - please talk to us

Job Type:
Volunteer

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sittingbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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