WECIL's Check in and Chat service supports disabled adults or those with long term health conditions who are feeling isolated and would like someone to talk to. Volunteers make weekly calls to a member of our community for 12 weeks +, making friendly conversation, lending a supportive ear and signposting to services. The service was originally set up in in October 2020 in response to the Covid-19 crisis but has recently been successful in securing an additional 2 years of funding, enabling befriending to become a core part of WECIL services.
What will I be doing?
- Making weekly telephone calls to a member of the WECIL community, for 12 weeks per person.
- Having a friendly chat to relieve social isolation and to check how things are going.
- Treating what you hear as confidential and sensitive.
- Reporting any concerns or worries to your supervisor.
- Signposting to a wide range of community and statutory services for disabled people.
- Recording information on a log and other monitoring forms.
- Reading and following WECIL policies and procedures, including GDPR, Safeguarding and Disability Equality.
- Attending training sessions and volunteer meetings as appropriate.
- Representing WECIL to the wider community.
We are looking for a volunteers who have:
- Enthusiasm and ability to attend a 3 hour online training session prior to starting the role.
- Availability and commitment to volunteer for up to 2 hours (2 calls) a week for 6 months+.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- An excellent telephone manner.
- A non-judgemental and respectful manner.
- An understanding of and/or a willingness to learn about GDPR and how it applies to this role.
- An understanding of and/or a willingness to learn about the Social Model of Disability.
Please apply via this link - https://bit.ly/WECILVolApplication