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Carers in Bedfordshire

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Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Support Work

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email

Committed and reliable volunteers. A good telephone manner, with excellent listening skills. Computer literate, experience of using a database would be an advantage. Experience of undertaking telephone support work or of signposting would be helpful. Empathy and understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and adherence to the confidentiality policy. The ability to get to know local services in order to signpost the caller to something relevant to them. Understanding of boundaries/safeguarding and ability to escalate a call to a support worker if necessary.

Join a small friendly team and meet new people Regular times fixed around your circumstances Gain experience in social care and telephone support work Access to training Named contact/ member of staff One to one and/or group based support/supervision Access to training on a range of subjects and skills

Further location details may be provided below.

Carol Solaiman

Carers in Bedfordshire, Emerald Court, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, MK41 7PZ

MK41 7PZ

Adjacent to Pilgrim Prep School

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Email volunteering@carersinbeds.org.uk or text 07462 153060 with your contact details