Ref: V226 | Communication Service Supporter | East Midlands
We’re looking for three volunteers over the age of 18 years old, based in various locations:
- Tuesdays - Somercotes Community Centre, Nottingham Road Somercotes - Derbyshire, DE55 4LY
- Wednesdays - Erewash Voluntary Action Aid, Granville Ave, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4HD
- Thursdays - The Parish of All Saints Church, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DL
You’ll be volunteering one afternoon every two weeks in blocks of 6 sessions. Depending on the venue chosen, it may be Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday.
We are looking for communication service supporters to assist stroke survivors in developing their communication skills on a one-to-one basis in their homes or out in their local community so that they can access activities and services.
The volunteers will:
- Be an effective communication service supporter - you need great listening skills and be able to support people in an empathetic and non-judgemental way.
- Be willing to learn and use the technique, called ‘supported conversation’, which is used to support people with communication difficulties.
If you are someone who enjoys conversation, meeting new people and likes to try new things, then this role might be a good one for you.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.
Interested in this role?
Please click here to view the role description.
If you are interested in this role, please complete our application form and send it to Kelly Tittley, Stroke Association Support Coordinator: Kelly.Tittley@stroke.org.uk.
We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who is applying for and getting roles with us by completing our equal opportunities form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.
If you would like further information, please contact Kelly Tittley, Stroke Association Support Coordinato, by calling 07717 275725 or email Kelly.Tittley@stroke.org.uk.