Volunteer Befriender
MHA-Methodist Homes
As a Befriender you’ll support one of our male residents by visiting him regularly to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat
MHA is the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. MHA Moorlands is a Retirement Living Scheme offering a supportive and friendly community with purpose-built properties designed to help our residents maintain their independence. As a Befriender you’ll support one of our male residents by visiting him regularly to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat. The visits will also include shopping trips (access to own vehicle required) and going for walks. Benefits for you: • Help improve the quality of life for older people • Help reduce loneliness and isolation • Support your community • Keep socially active • Be part of a friendly team Skills and qualities desired: • Good communication and people skills • Enthusiasm • Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people • Reliable and punctual • Clear sense of personal boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality • A willingness to engage with training and development • A good understanding of your personal strengths and limitations Times and Commitment: • Monday-Friday- preferably around 11am however the time can be negotiated • Each visit will last around 2 hours • We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of 6 months Training, support and requirements: • You need to be aged 18 or over • A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required • Proof of a clean driving licence, insurance cover and MOT • Access to own vehicle • A good driving safety awareness • We will provide you with a full induction for the role • Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role • Ongoing support from a named contact *Please note- we can only accept applications from UK residents*
Driving (must have full driving license),Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
UK Driving Licence, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills
• Good communication and people skills • Enthusiasm • Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people • Reliable and punctual • Clear sense of personal boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality • A willingness to engage with training and development • A good understanding of your personal strengths and limitations
• Help improve the quality of life for older people • Help reduce loneliness and isolation • Support your community • Keep socially active • Be part of a friendly team
• Monday-Friday- preferably around 11am however the time can be negotiated • Each visit will last around 2 hours • We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of 6 months
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17 Beddington Gardens Wallington SM6 0JF
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