At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with residents.
- Company: Creative Support, dedicated to enriching lives through person-centred services.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, valuable experience, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and community involvement in North London.
- Why this job: Connect with others and bring joy to those in need while practising your Tamil.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Tamil, sociable, warm, and a good listener.
We are looking for a Tamil-speaking befriender volunteer to support residents to express themselves in their native language. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.
We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship by meeting regularly for a cup of tea and a chat. We ask that you are able to communicate confidently in Tamil in order to engage in conversations together.
You will engage with residents in a friendly manner and develop a strong rapport with the people we support. You will meet residents in their flats and in common areas, encouraging them to engage in conversation and activities. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!
This role is for an extra care service in North London which supports older people. The service is located in Harrow with good public transport links.
Hours: Flexible days and times
Volunteer duties:
- Meet on a regular basis
- Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries
- Engage the people we support in conversation
- Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
- Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
- Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided
Tamil Speaking Befriender Volunteer employer: CREATIVE SUPPORT
Creative Support in Carlisle is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and diversity, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. With flexible hours, comprehensive training, and generous benefits such as a probationary bonus and 28 days of annual leave, including a paid day off on your birthday, we are dedicated to the growth and well-being of our care staff. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults while enjoying a rewarding career in a compassionate community.
