Support Volunteer

6 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Focus Birmingham Full time

Our services within the community are growing, building on the existing support we offer to those with visual impairments. We are looking to expand our dedicated team of volunteers to work alongside our Service Coordinators to support some of the most vulnerable people living with sight loss, enabling them to maintain independence at home. We will achieve this by developing a tailor-made package of support for everyone, coordinating the right support at the right time throughout their sight loss journey.

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About Focus Birmingham*
Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in Birmingham with sight loss. We aim to help people with sight loss and visual impairment lead an independent and rewarding life.

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Background checks*
This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as two references ideally from people in professional roles.

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Typical role tasks*
- Providing support to the Service Coordinator when undertaking assessments within the community and/or home of the people we support
- Visiting people we support in their homes providing practical support to ensure actions in enablement plans, following assessments, are achieved
- Assist the Service Coordinator to deliver Life Skills Education and Technology courses at local community settings
- Report safeguarding concerns as per policy
- To undertake any other training relevant to this role

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Skills required*
- A commitment to the aims and values of Focus Birmingham
- Good communication skills-listening and verbal
- Ability to maintain a high quality, confidential, non-judgemental service
- Ability to work alone, as needed
- Practical life skills
- Friendly and welcoming
- Flexibility and reliability

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Training provided*
- Focus Birmingham Training
- Ongoing support and supervision from dedicated Focus staff
- Any additional relevant training to enable you to undertake the role

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Location*
At various locations within your area as per service need

**Job Type**: Part-time

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