Hamelin has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people we support and is committed to doing so. Hamelin expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and other safeguarding clearance.
Volunteer Role Title: Volunteer Support Worker
Location: 19 Radford Crescent, Billericay, CM12 0DU
Hours: Wednesday, 9am-3pm. Half days will be considered
About us
Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic individuals and people with disabilities, enabling limitless possibilities. Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities. By empowering and supporting these individuals, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.
Purpose of Role
We are looking for a volunteer to support a staff member who will be supporting a gentleman with learning disabilities. The role will involve supporting on trips out in the community, for example lunch, shopping, visiting museums and swimming. The volunteer will be required every Wednesday, between 9am and 3pm, however half days will be considered.
Trips out will leave and return from the Hamelin centre in Billericay. Volunteers must be 18 years and older.
Volunteers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, receive training, regular support and supervision, and celebratory social events. Expenses will also be reimbursed.
The volunteer WILL NOT BE responsible for any personal care needs: This includes complex manual handling, dressing, feeding or administrating any medication. There will always be a trained member of staff with you at all times.
Attributes/skills needed
• Previous experience of learning disabilities, epilepsy and first aid are required.
• Open to people from all backgrounds.
Other related activities may include:
Volunteers are expected to attend face to face induction training and online learning and any other training that is considered to be relevant to the role.
Requirements
• Completed Volunteer Application Form (not required at this stage)
• Enhanced DBS (completed and paid for by Hamelin)
To find out more about this opportunity or to register your interest, please contact volunteer@hamelin.org.uk and we'll be in contact with you within 5 working days. Thank you for your interest in Hamelin.