The Joseph Cowen Health Centre provides a range of health and wellbeing services to rough sleepers and other isolated individuals who require help and support with a range of issues.
The project provides access to health services, harm reduction support (such as a needle exchange) as well as a wide range of wellbeing support such as showers, internet/phone access, washing machine.
Volunteer Role and responsibilities:
To assist the Joseph Cowen staff to provide a drop in facility for vulnerable/lonely adults. These will include:
- To support with provision of health and wellbeing services
- To prepare light refreshments (hot drinks)
- To serve a range of hot and cold snacks
- Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to including food hygiene regulations
- Helping to provide a friendly, safe and supportive environment for individuals who visit the facility
- To help keep the kitchen area safe, clean and tidy
- To provide a listening ear to visitors who just want to have a chat
Ideally you will be available to assist with any of the following sessions slots:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 12noon or 1.00pm - 4.pm (other times by negotiation)
Skills
- You will require great communication skills, a willingness to start conversations, empathetic and be a keen listener.
- An enthusiasm for and/or knowledge of working with vulnerable, lonely and isolated people and generally work as part of a supportive and friendly team
- Though not essential, an enthusiasm for and/or background in working with vulnerable adults.
- As part of this role you will be required to successfully complete both a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and an online GDPR course. We will, of course, pay for these courses.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Over 18 - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 14/04/2023
End Date: 01/04/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
The Joseph Cowen Health Centre,
8 Wilfred Street,
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 1JQ
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