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1 week ago


Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
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- Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities?
- Can you spare a little time just once every two months?
- We support a delightful man in his 60s who would just love for someone to visit him on a regular basis. His interests include: Anything involving Tractors and Lorries. Listening to the radio and watching TV He also loves visitors- This gentleman is very friendly, and likes to chat. He does repeat himself and can feel insecure if he is asked a lot of questions so strong communication skills and patience will be essential in this role. If you are someone with experience of supporting people with autism this could be a good role for you.- Visits will be in the home, and there is always support staff around if you have any questions. You will be introduced to each other by a member of Mencap volunteering team and staff who know him well.- The Mencap Visiting Service was founded in 1963. It meant that the parents of a person with a learning disability could know that someone would look in on them when they were no longer around. In this volunteer role, you will not only be providing a valuable social visit to this man, but also honouring the wishes of his parents.- When & where do I need to be available? Visits will be every 2 months and can be during the week or weekends. Visits will last around 0.5 - 1 hour.- You would need to be:
- A person with strong communication skills- Kind- Patient- Engaging- Up for a challenge- Passionate about supporting people with a disability-
**Benefits**:
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- Relevant training
- Induction to the service and volunteer role
- A settling in period to make sure this is the right role for you
- To feel fully supported in your role
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
- The opportunity to meet new people and be part of a diverse team
- The opportunity to learn new skills
- To feel appreciated and valued for my contribution
- Ongoing support from Volunteer Services Coordinator

**About Mencap**:
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- We offer a lifelong befriending service for people with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of individual people with a learning disability. Our visitors visit six times a year to create a one-to-one connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, our visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.



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