Well being support volunteer.

Redbridge Respite Care Association is a charity that supports people with mental health problems, including dementia, and their carers, living in the community. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To promote independence, health and well being to service users with Dementia, Mental health and their carer's.
• To encourage people to resume or take up hobbies and interests such as connecting with nature, music sessions, art therapy, physical activities like walking or armchair exercises 
• To assist trips to the theatre and lunch outings for services users.

• To support service users to access to peer support group, have one to one social interaction/help to develop friendships and support with each other.

Benefits to volunteer

• You will be given the opportunity to be part of a supportive, fun, and professional team. 
• We will ensure you have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and we will always treat you with respect, consideration, and appreciation.

• We will update you on how your work has made a difference to those that are attending our sessions as your time is invaluable.

• We will provide training and information to help you carry out your role and responsibilities.

• Within your role, you will support the well being support worker and project manager to deliver the wellbeing activities and oversee the peer support session.

• You will help set up/ put away equipment used at the group as well as supporting to make refreshment's.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes qualifications and experience

• Be reliable and punctual

• Be professional and empathic

• Be friendly and approachable

• Good communication skills

• Comply with policies and procedures
• Need to be 18+

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Our groups are currently on Wednesdays 11am -1pm (Out in the community - walking group) Thursdays 10am-12pm and 12.30pm-2.30pm each week in a hall completing different activities.

Where does this role take place?