Assessor
Age UK East London
Age UK East London runs a befriending scheme for older people. We are looking for volunteers to act as Assessors. As an Assessor you will: - Complete needs assessments for older people to gather relevant information about them, their interests, potential risks, and expectations. - Match older people with suitable volunteer Befrienders - Introduce service users and Befrienders, and carry out a six-week review. You will be able to offer 2-3 hours a week for at least 6 months, preferably longer
Age UK East London runs a befriending scheme for older people. We are looking for volunteers to act as Assessors. As an Assessor you will: · Complete needs assessments for befriendees (older people) to gather relevant information about them, their interests, potential risks, and what to expect. · Ensure that the older person is willing and able to join the befriending service, and that confidentiality has been discussed. · Match older people with suitable volunteer Befrienders · Introduce service users and Befrienders, and carry out a six-week review · Maintain accurate records and input relevant information onto a database · Signpost other Age UK East London services that the older person may benefit from. We would like Assessors to give 2 to 3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months but would ideally prefer a longer-term commitment.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Support Work,Volunteer Management
Admin, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning
· An understanding of loneliness and social isolation · An understanding of the needs of older people · An ability to build strong relationships with others · A friendly, approachable manner and a desire to learn more about an individual and their interests and their past, and life history · Comfortable working alone when necessary · Patience, sensitivity, consistency and reliability · Good communication and record keeping · Good IT skills (Office 365 in particular)
• Having a tangible impact on someone's life, particularly those who are vulnerable • A strong sense of accomplishment and purpose • Building intergenerational connections • Enhancing career prospects • Gain placement hours with supervision and guidance from a named supervisor (for Health & Social Care students) • Social and celebration events • Access to an AGE UK Discount Portal
Commitment- 6 months or longer for 2 to 3 hours a week. Timing - flexible - at least 2 days per week
E2 9LU
82 Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, London. Volunteers will also be carrying out home risk assessments for clients within Newham, Hackney or Tower Hamlets.
Nearest station - Bethnal Green
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