Volunteer Carer

6 months ago


Manchester, 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

**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

**Salary**: 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?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Volunteer


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