Volunteer Carer
Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Liverpool
Make a difference to a family's life near you!
Summary
Are you looking for a Volunteer role which makes a life long change to others?Want to bring a smile to families lives?Got 2 hours or more spare each week?
Position Type
Volunteer
Location
Manchester City
Salary
Voluntary
Job Description
Lagan’s Foundation are looking for 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?
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Attend induction training
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Attend family homes across the region to offer a minimum of 2 hours of support each visit.
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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.
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Expense claims paid for travel.
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;
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hold a driving license,
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have a car
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have business use on your policy by your start date.
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Keep your vehicle taxed and Mot’d
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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.
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able to complete or provide a Enhanced DBS and confirm it is on the update system before commencing volunteering with us.
Please go to our social media for more details.
Benefits:
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Free parking
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Ongoing high quality training
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Being part of a unique charity care team
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Fundraising opportunities
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Social get togethers
Ability to commute
Working in 12 miles of your own home address