Volunteer for VoiceAbility Advocacy in Lincolnshire

VoiceAbility

  • Spalding, Lincolnshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with VoiceAbility.About VoiceAbilityVoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website – .Why Volunteer with VoiceAbilityVolunteering with VoiceAbility allows you to make a difference in your local community, allowing us to help and support everyone to have a voice that counts. The roles we have available will challenge you, developing your communication skills, allowing you to gain professional experience that can be used in your future career, learn new things about yourself and others, meet new people, and have fun.Volunteer Positions AvailableWe're recruiting for the following voluntary positions:
  • Relevant Persons' Representative (RPR) Support Volunteer
Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) Support VolunteersPeople in care homes should have a voice to communicate their needs wishes and wants. Some people need support with this, but don’t have friends and family available to assist them. This means they’re entitled to have support from an RPR and volunteer, who are there to make sure they get the care they deserve. Your role as an RPR Support Volunteer is to collaborate with the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care.As an RPR Support Volunteer you might:
  • Visit people in their care home, to make sure they’re getting the right care and support
  • Talk with them about their feelings, thoughts and wishes
  • Raise concerns
  • Keep detailed notes and records
  • Make a real difference to someone’s life
For more information, please follow thisVolunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK.Safeguarding Commitment StatementVoiceAbility are committed to safeguarding all clients who access our services. All Volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check at the appropriate level and provide contact details for a minimum of two referees in line with our safer recruitment practice.ED&I StatementVoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.How to register your expression of interestTo find out more click on “Apply Now” and fill out our short expression of interest form.The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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