Volunteer opportunity - supporting adults with learning disabilities

Whitmore Vale Housing Association Ltd

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Interests

  • Disability

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support
  • Creativity
  • Driving
  • Entertainment
  • Gardening
  • Mentoring
  • No specific activites

At Whitmore Vale, we offer services to people with learning disabilities and we work alongside them to achieve the most out of their life. Through supported living and residential care we can meet a wide range of needs, supporting people with a mild learning disability, to those who have profound and complex disabilities.

We work closely with all our volunteers to provide opportunities that they are passionate about - whether it's working face-to-face with the people we support, providing transport or furthering your admin skills, we want to hear from you!

We recognise that many of our volunteers lead busy lives and we always work with volunteers to find regular hours and opportunities that suit them. We also reimburse reasonable travel expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Providing and supporting activities both in-house and in the community

- Sharing any skills or interests you may have e.g. gardening, music, arts and crafts, baking

- Facilitating or supporting walking groups

- Supporting residents on day trips or out in the community

- Providing emotional support to our residents - sometimes they just need someone to chat to over a cuppa

- Driving residents in company vehicles so they can access the community (drivers will need to undergo a licence check and will be put on company insurance)

- Admin support in our head office.

What skills do I need?

We look for skills such as:

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Be reliable and punctual

- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

- A passion for working with people.

Interests

  • Disability

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • Befriending & Buddying
  • Community Support
  • Creativity
  • Driving
  • Entertainment
  • Gardening
  • Mentoring
  • No specific activites

Register your interest

Quick enquiry

Details

  • Accessibility
    We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and will always do our utmost to ensure we meet any accessibility needs.
  • Age restrictions
    We are unable to accept applicants under the age of 18 due to safeguarding and insurance.
  • DBS check required
    All volunteers are required to undergo a DBS check prior to starting with us - we will organise this with the volunteer applicant if successful.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    We reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the travel to and from a volunteer’s place of work and expenses incurred in the course of volunteering (e.g. purchasing equipment for an activity). Volunteers can seek reimbursement via production of receipt as evidence of the expenditure and completion of an expenses form. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the Authorised Mileage Rate (currently at 45p per mile).
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    Volunteers will be given a support and supervision review every 3-months by a main Whitmore Vale contact (usually either their service manager or volunteer coordinator). Volunteers will also be able to seek support from their service managers, deputies or the volunteer coordinator, at any time.
  • Training provided
    All volunteers will be required to attend an induction during which they will be given mandatory training, including: safeguarding, health and safety, fire procedures, learning disability awareness etc.
  • Volunteer induction
    All volunteers are required to attend induction, preferably in-person at our head office. This gives an opportunity to receive mandatory training, get to know us and your fellow volunteers.
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
    Volunteers are covered by Whitmore Vale Housing Association’s Employer Liability Insurance.
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Availability Details

Regular hours can be decided at informal interview, depending on the needs of the needs of our service and the skills of the volunteer.

Location

Westlands
West Hill Road
Woking
Surrey
GU22 7UL

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