Ward Befriender Volunteer (Coral Ward)

We are looking for Ward Befrienders to provide companionship to patients on Coral Ward at Langley Green Hospital; to help patients to take part in appropriate social and/or recreational activities. The involvement aims to help our service users to feel less isolated and feel part of an enjoyable social relationship.

Langley Green is a state-of-the-art hospital for people with acute mental health problems. The hospital has two acute care working age wards, one integrated working age/older adults ward, and one psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Coral ward is an acute ward for adults. Every room is single and en-suite. The ward has access to a garden, includes a lounge, a dedicated quiet room, as well as a women’s lounge. These are also quieter areas for sitting and relaxing.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to one of the following shifts for a minimum of 6 months:

• Wednesday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm
• Thursday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm
• Friday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm.

Skills

• Well presented, with a friendly and approachable manner and good verbal communication skills
• An ability to relate well to people on a one to one basis and be sympathetic to others’ situations
• An ability to be patient and calm even in the face of difficult situations
• An ability to act on own initiative within the role description
• An ability to start conversations/activities without prompting
• A willingness to be flexible and to follow the guidance of a placement supervisor
• A commitment to the trust’s equal opportunities and diversity policies
• A willingness to abide by the Sussex Partnership volunteer guidelines,
• including rules on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding adults and children and manual handling
• To be willing to receive training any areas as appropriate to the volunteer role.

Benefits

• Increase your social and relationship skills
• Gain career experience
• Increases self-confidence.

Practical Considerations

On-site parking

When do I need to be available?

Details	We are looking for volunteers that can commit to one of the following shifts for a minimum of 6 months: Wednesday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm Thursday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm Friday - 5.30/6pm-8.30pm

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