Dementia Befriender
Age UK Bromley and Greenwich
Become a Dementia Befriender and help support older people living with dementia
A weekly or fortnightly visit to a client’s home for conversation and social contact. Interested in learning and developing new skills required of the role. Enjoys spending time with and talking with older people aged 65+ living with Dementia from a wide range of backgrounds. Be a good listener and have empathy with older people, being approachable and welcoming. Interested in learning and developing new skills required of the role. Being able to maintain client confidentiality, understand the importance of keeping within the parameters of the befriending role
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work
Managing People, Organising & Planning
Enjoys spending time with and talking with older people aged 65+ living with Dementia from a wide range of backgrounds. Be a good listener and have empathy with older people, being approachable and welcoming. Interested in learning and developing new skills required of the role. Demonstrate that you are interested in what the client has to say by communicating respect and warmth. Encourage the person to say more and think more deeply about their thoughts and feelings. “Listens” to the person’s tone of voice and expression as well as their words. Develop a non-judgmental approach. The listener may personally disagree with the client’s opinions or actions but attempts to understand the client’s point of view and shows that they still value the client.
Being part of a team who are passionate about helping Bromley residents 65 years + living with Dementia, to develop interests, form friendships and connect better with their local community. Committed to supporting the Dementia Befriending Service to deliver a difference to their clients. Ongoing support and role training with feedback given. Including attending an Understanding Dementia course at MindCare in Beckenham Opportunities for networking with other volunteers and being part of a wider volunteer team. Awareness of Age UK Bromley and Greenwich social events, services, and projects.
Once a week or fortnight for an hour approx.
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BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, TNI6, SE20
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