Befriending Support Worker

3 days ago


Lisburn, United Kingdom Volunteer Now Full time
Becoming a Befriending Support Worker

Are you passionate about working with older adults and making a positive impact on their lives? Do you have excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature? If so, we'd love to hear from you As a Befriending Support Worker with Volunteer Now, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and help them overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide regular visits to patients/clients in their homes for chats and companionship
  • Assist clients in planning trips and outings using local transport where available

This is a flexible opportunity, allowing you to choose your availability based on your schedule. We offer a competitive salary of £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits, including paid training and development opportunities.

Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills, be empathetic and understanding, and be able to work independently. Relevant experience in elder care or a similar field is highly desirable.


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