Out and About Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Council Full time

**Social Care**

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- Adult Services

**Blackpool Council**

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**Out and About Volunteer**
- Please note this is a volunteer vacancy and not paid employment.
- Spending time with an adult who has a learning or physical disability or chronic illness while their carer’s have a short break. This may include taking part in social and leisure activities in the community on a one-to-one basis or in a group.**Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Offer friendship to the person they spend time with.
- Support people to go out in the community.
- Take part in activities together.
- Assist with assessing risk and reporting progress.
- To attend training needed to fulfil their role.
- Discuss activities with the Volunteer Officer (VO) which deviate from the tasks listed above.
- To follow the agreed Activity Agreement.

**Volunteers are expected to make every effort to**:

- Take part in the induction programme arranged by the VO
- Attend training and support meetings
- Meet with the VO for reviews to talk about how things are going
- Maintain an awareness of other services that support Carers and use this knowledge to signpost people
- Be accountable to the VO

**Skills and Experience**
- Volunteers need to be patient, understanding and have a genuine interest in people
- Volunteers should be approachable and reliable and be able to work as part of a team
- Good communication and listening skills are also needed
- Previous experience in a health and social care is very helpful, although it is not essential

**Training, Support and Expenses**
- Volunteers receive ongoing support through meetings and monthly social activities
- Opportunities to meet on a one-to-one basis with the VO
- Training is offered and further arrangements can be made to meet personal needs
- Out of pocket expenses can be claimed back including travel expenses within the Blackpool boundary

**Time Commitment**
We ask you to give 2-3 hours a week for a regular arrangement.

One of the priorities of Blackpool Council is to build stronger and more resilient communities and volunteering plays a key role in contributing towards this, by giving people the opportunity to contribute to the communities they live in. Blackpool Council being an equal opportunities recruiter means that volunteering is open to everyone.

If interested in joining our amazing team of volunteers, or if you would like more information, then please contact us on 01253 476884 and one of our Volunteer Officers will be happy to talk to you.

Applications can only be accepted from people living within the Blackpool Boundary.

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