Volunteer Dementia Support

3 months ago


Medway, United Kingdom Age UK Kent Rivers Full time

Join us, and be the change we need to see in society, and take the time to #AskAboutAlf

We are seeking **Dementia Support Volunteers **to assist in supporting our service users in our Capstone Dementia Centre in Chatham, and our Pat Warner Suite in Gillingham. All activities in our centres are designed to maintain a balance of engagement, concentration, participation and social inclusion, while providing a sense of fun. Our clients are encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible and maintain daily living skills.

**Job Type**: Volunteer, Flexible - hours will be offered to suit your availability

**Location**:Chatham or Gillingham

**Your duties**:

- Escorting clients on and off the mini-bus
- assisting with preparation for the day
- Meeting and greeting service users, or their relatives
- Supporting staff during and after activities
- Assisting at meal times
- This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that this role may entail. However, any furthertasks requested of you will be regarded as reasonable._

**Benefits**:

- Gaining core skills in communication
- Gaining work experience
- Improving self-confidence
- Access to online training
- Building positive relationships

**Support we provide**:

- Policies and guidance to support your role
- Access to online training
- Regular contact with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator
- Quarterly volunteer Networking Meetings
- Paid travel expense

**Upon being successfully shortlisted, you will be required to follow the next steps**:

- Provide us with 2 references
- Complete a DBS check (submitted and paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers) - this process is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Application question(s):

- Are you aware that this role is unpaid?
- Are you willing to undergo a company-paid DBS check?
- What appeals to you about volunteer work?

**Experience**:

- Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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