Ward Befriender Volunteer (Adult Services) (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 Hospital has four inpatient wards for adults with mental health problems. Coral Ward is acute admissions ward.

We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a 2 hour late afternoon or evening shift on one of the following days for a minimum of 6 months.

Shifts available:

• Monday PM

• Wednesday PM

• Friday PM

• Saturday PM

As the ward is a busy environment, it is essential that volunteers can take a proactive approach to the role, whilst always being guided by their supervisor and wishes of the patients.

In return we will provide volunteers with ongoing support and training.

To be successful for the role, the following is required:

As the ward is a busy environment, it is essential that volunteers can take a proactive approach to the role, whilst always being guided by their supervisor and wishes of the patients.

To be successful for the role, the following is required:

• Completed online volunteering application form

• An informal volunteering interview

• DBS check

• X 2 references

• Completion of core training (including 2.5hr face to face training during the week)

• Attendance at local ward induction (these are held week days, between 10am-4pm)