Befriender - we are looking for caring individuals who can spare a couple of hours to visit a client to allow their loved one to have a break. This could include visiting the client in their home and having a chat, coffee, playing a board game, reading the paper or watching a film together. In some instances it maybe taking the client out for a coffee or to a group, cycling or swimming. There is no actual hands on care work involved it is purely companionship.
We are looking for people who are caring and interested in others; enjoy chatting as well as listening. Someone who can show empathy and who is non judgemental. A background in health or social care may be of benefit but is not at all essential. There is no hands on or personal care involved. Our volunteers just need to be nice, kind and personable and have common sense.
You could be visiting your client in their own home and/ or picking them up and taking them for an outing to enjoy a walk or a coffee. A car user is helpful but not essential.
The manager will have assessed the needs and any risks involved and will only place volunteers with clients where there is no personal care or hands on support required.
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Carers' Time Off provides a short break service to carers' in the district of Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and the surrounding villages. The service gives carers of a partner, family member or friend, the opportunity to have a break from their caring commitments. Volunteers on average spend 2 to 4 hours a week with the client (either in the home or taking out somewhere) whilst the carer takes some time out. Following referrals the Co-Ordinator/Manager will contact the carer and arrange a visit to assess their needs. A volunteer will then be placed as soon as possible and will be closely matched with the family taking into account the needs and expectations of all involved. Personal care and hands on support is not provided.
