Supported Living, Activities Volunteer

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Focus Birmingham Full time

Are you a caring person with good communication skills who would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Are you reliable and able to build relationship with people based on respect and understanding

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About the role*

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To support various individuals to access activities at home and in the community. This could range from art sessions to accessing events such as concerts and music festivals. And to liaise with individuals to establish their wants and wishes with regards to the support they require.*

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About the service*

Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in Birmingham with sight loss. We aim to help people with sight loss and visual impairment have an independent and rewarding life.

At Millward Place we provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hour care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently.

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Location*
Millward Place, Kings Norton and various locations across the city.

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Tasks*
- Supporting individuals to events
- Assisting tenants with their hobbies and interests

**Desirable Skills and Experience**
- Good communication skills
- Good listener
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Good Timekeeping
- Reliable

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Training*
- Focus Core Training
- Training - Knowledge of sensory impairment

**Job Type**: Part-time


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