Female Volunteer Carer- Preston

7 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Lagan's Foundation Full time

**Are you looking for a Volunteer role which makes a life long change to others?**

**Want to bring a smile to families lives?**

**Got 2 hours or more spare each week?**

Lagan's Foundation are looking for volunteers to help care for children and give parents a break. The children we support do have poorly hearts and have difficulties feeding which all add to the exhaustion parents experience

The child you would be looking after is based in Rochdale. For Induction and training, attendance in our Bolton office is mandatory. All travel expenses can be claimed.

**What will you be asked to do?**
- Attend induction training
- Attend family homes across the region to offer a minimum of 2 hours of support each visit.
- Carers will be there to play, support and care for children aged 0-5 who have a a feeding issue or a cardiac condition. This will include changing nappies or carrying out toileting / personal care routines, possible medication administration and tube feed - don't worry _**full training is given.**_
- Expense claims paid for travel.

If you are interested in helping to reduce the loneliness and isolation for a parent, by offering them support each day or week, please get in touch.

You **must **be able to confirm the following;
- hold a driving license,
- **have a car**:

- **have business use **on your policy by your start date.
- Keep your vehicle taxed and Mot'd
- If you cannot drive, be able to travel up to 12 miles from your own home to reach a family in need, reliably each week.
- able to complete or provide a Enhanced DBS and confirm it is on the update system before commencing volunteering with us. _We can offer this if you do not have one._

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Ongoing High quality Training
- Being part of a unique charity care team
- Fundraising opportunities
- Social get togethers

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: From £1.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you happy to attend induction and then ongoing training as needed during your time as a volunteer?
- Will you be using your own car or relying on public transport for this voluntary position?
- Are you over the age of 18?
- The child you would be looking after is based in Rochdale. Are you able to visit the location and support for 2 hours a week?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Volunteer



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