Community Visitor
About this opportunity
Community visitors are volunteers who visit supported accommodation facilities for people who have a disability and/or mental illness.
They visit and talk to residents and staff. They identify issues of concern and also good practices. Together with their visiting partner, they write a report detailing their observations.
Additional requirements
Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.
An interest in and commitment to the rights of people with a disability.
The ability to promote the dignity of residents.
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.
The ability to contribute to a written report about the visit.
Approx. 2 hours per week
Suitable for- Wheelchair Access
1 day induction, 10 hours supervised visits 1 further day of training in Disability or Mental Health
ReimbursementTravel to attend training, meetings and to visit accomodation facilities is reimbursed.