Job Title: Older Persons Helper (Volunteer)

JOB PURPOSE: To help the running of all older peoples activities and trips

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Older Persons Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Helping run Luncheon Club, Knit and Natter, Trips and Monthly Coffee Mornings.

To help the coordinator plan things such as places to go on trips and activities to complete at Luncheon Club. To help set up and the smooth running of luncheon club and other activities that take place throughout the centre.

MAIN DUTIES

  • To help the Coordinator in setting up activities such as Luncheon club, Sit and Get Fit and Knit and natter.
  • To help pick up and drop off of all the old people who visit the centre with the Coordinator to ensure they get on and off the Mini Bus safely.
  • To bring new ideas to the table and new ways to get new older people registered.
  • Help the Kitchen team when Luncheon Club is on by getting the orders through to the kitchen staff and help take the meals through.
  • Helping people with walking aids to the toilet and ensuring they get there safely and back to the room.
  • Be able to take photographs of all the activities so they can be used for Social media.
  • Have a good understanding of lifting and handling vulnerable people.

The post holder are asked to indicate days they can volunteer. Traveling expenses could be considered

Working in a third sector/charity environment. Hadston House prides itself on serving the community and ensuring that we offer the best possible standards. All our staff go over and beyond to support local people, if this sounds like you get in touch.

Applicants should apply via CV and Covering letter to Scott Dickinson Managing Director by post to Hadston House, Bondicar Road, Hadston, NE65 9SR or call 01670 761537 for any more details.

Due to the level of applications expected we will try our best to respond to everyone but it may not be possible.

Training is not essential however the post holder will be required to complete Safeguarding adult training and Moving and Handling training

Job Type: Volunteering