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'1 to 1' IT Session Volunteer

Headway Bedford

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The main purpose of this role is to work with clients with acquired brain injury on an individual basis to complete a variety of everyday IT specific activities, such as teaching clients how to use emails, calendars, access apps etc. Some clients may also want to increase their confidence and abilities with various computer programs (such as Microsoft Office, accessing the internet etc.).

All work will be monitored by the clients key worker.

Specialist knowledge will not be required for this role, but you should have good knowledge of basic programs, patience and a good standard of literacy.

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites,Support Work,General & Helping

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Language Skills, Reading & Writing

A good level of numeracy and literacy, patience, an interest in seeing people succeed. Range of basic IT skills - familiarity with either IOS or Android / computers / tablets. Clients are often looking to learn basic skills e.g., calendars, to-do lists, reminders, flicking between apps, safely accessing the internet, etc.

A great addition to a CV - experience relating to a future career or as a role undertaken between jobs or courses. This role also offers practical experience for those who have theoretical experience (for example, from a Psychology degree). Training is provided (e.g. health and safety, safeguarding etc.). Learning new skills (for example, improving communication with others, learning non-verbal communication; admin skills; reporting information, etc.) Opportunities to socialise with other volunteers. Regular volunteer meetings - have your voice heard. A "feel good" factor from: - Helping clients and seeing their progress - Having a positive involvement in their rehabilitation.

Further location details may be provided below.

Charley West

Headway Bedford, Bedford Health Village, Kimbolton Road, Bedford,

MK40 2NT

Enter the health village (North Wing) site from the Flowball House entrance (not Gilbert Hitchcock). Continue straight, passed the Enhanced Services building and follow the road down to the right. We are situated next door to the Dental Access Centre (and underneath Archer Unit, John Bunyan House).

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Please email or visit out website (www.headwaybedford.org.uk).

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16-17,18 and over

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 We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

16yrs and over

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If the skill can be taught over Zoom (and if the client is able to), virtual sessions will be considered. Inside the centre: - a one-way system is in place down the main corridors. - 2m rule in place generally. Some 1m or less may be in place (e.g., due individual client support) but we encourage PPE use during these times. - Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building, - All persons entering the building must provide a negative COVID test result - All staff have been vaccinated. - PPE is available. - Nobody to swap seats etc. without the area being disinfected, first. - Rooms are ventilated - Cleaning items are available in every toilet

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