Volunteer Carer

Job Description

Lagan’s Foundation are looking for Urdu and English fluent speaking volunteers to help care for children and give parents a break. The children we support do have poorly hearts and have difficulties feeding which all add to the exhaustion parents experience!

What will you be asked to do?

• Commit 2 hours of Volunteer Care each week.
• Complete initial 4 days induction training – Fixed Days Tuesday – Friday.
• Complete additional skills training based on the placement needs.
• Attend family homes across the region to offer a minimum of 2 hours of support each visit.
• Carers will be there to play, support and care for children aged 0-5 who have a a feeding issue or a cardiac condition. This will include changing nappies or carrying out toileting / personal care routines, possible medication administration and tube feed – don’t worry full training is given.
• Expense claims paid for travel.
• Attend Supervision 6 weekly

If you are interested in helping to reduce the loneliness and isolation for a parent, by offering them support each day or week, please get in touch.

You must be able to confirm the following;

• hold a driving license,
• have a car
• have business use on your policy by your start date.
• Keep your vehicle taxed and Mot’d
• If you cannot drive, be able to travel up to 12 miles from your own home to reach a family in need, reliably each week.
• Able to complete or provide a Enhanced DBS and confirm it is on the update system before commencing volunteering with us. We can offer this if you do not have one.
• Be able to attend Training and Team Meetings and supervisions

Please go to our website www.lagans.org.uk and our social media for more details.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Ongoing High quality Training
• Being part of a unique charity care team
• Fundraising opportunities
• Social get togethers