Home Visiting Support

This service is already up and running in West Sussex. We are desperately looking for more volunteers. You will be supporting older people throughout the whole of West Sussex and you will be doing weekly visits for up to 6 weeks in their home. The role involves providing short term practical support to vulnerable adults including those recently discharged from hospital. (No personal care)

• Support can include low level support such as having a cup of tea and a chat, light shopping, light snacks.

• Support with companionship and support to rebuild confidence to regain or develop independence.

• Some clients may require additional support for tasks such as digital inclusion which volunteers (if they want to be) can be trained to provide.

What skills do I need?

No qualifications are needed. However, you will need to have:

Excellent listening and communication skills.  Good IT skills are favourable.  Patience and sensitivity are essential.  The ability to work confidently on own initiative and know when to seek help and support.  The role requires committed and reliable volunteers.  A minimum of approximately two hours per week.

Visits are carried out to meet clients’ needs and can be between 8am-8pm during the week and over the weekend.

When do I need to be available?