Activity & It Volunteer

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. At Lawnfield House Care Home we provide residential dementia care for 41 residents

As an Activity Volunteer you’ll support our Activity Co-ordinator with IT tasks such as creating posters and activity sheets. You’ll also have opportunities to support our Activity Co-ordinator to run groups or 1-1 activity sessions. We do bake, do flower arranging, arts and crafts, quizzes, bingo and much more!

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the Activity Co-ordinator with IT tasks (creating posters, activity sheets etc)
• Support the Activity Co-ordinator to set up the activity and clear away after
• Support residents to the activity by guiding them around the care home.
• Encourage residents to gain the most from the activity and support them 1-1 when required.
• Serve refreshments.
• You must ensure that residents needs are put first, whilst respecting their privacy and independence
• You’ll maintain confidentiality.
• You will be familiar with and adhere to MHA’s Health and Safety Policies and policies relating to your volunteering role.

Benefits for you:

• Help improve the quality of life for older people
• Support your community
• Keep socially active
• Be part of a friendly team
• Gain experience in health and social care
• Learn new skills

Skills and qualities needed:

• Good communication and people skills
• Basic IT skills (essential)
• 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

Training, support, and requirements:

• You must be aged 16 or over
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
• We will provide you with a full induction for the role
• Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
• Ongoing support from a named contact

Times and Commitment:

• Days and times are flexible between Monday to Friday-10am-3pm. At least two hours a week/per session.
• We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months

*Please note- we can only accept applications from UK residents*

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person