Volunteer Dementia Support Kitchen Assistant
OFFERED BY:
Age UK Nottingham & NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley
Address where volunteering takes place: The Sybil Levin Centre 577a Nuthall Road Nottingham NG8 6ADHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
The Sybil Levin Day Service is a specialist SPECAL-Led day service supporting people with dementia and their carers using the SPECAL method. It is open during the day, Monday to Friday, and Age UK Notts are looking for volunteers to provide kitchen and domestic support during busy times such as breakfast lunch time and at other intervals in the day when drinks and snacks are served. We are specifically looking for volunteers on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Sybil Levin Day Service is a specialist SPECAL-Led (http://contenteddementiatrust.org/what-is-the-specal-method/) day service supporting people with dementia and their carers using the SPECAL method.
It is open during the day, Monday to Friday, and Age UK Notts are looking for volunteers to provide kitchen and domestic support during busy times such as breakfast lunch time and at other intervals in the day when drinks and snacks are served. We are specifically looking for volunteers on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Volunteer Dementia Support Kitchen Assistant will involve providing kitchen and domestic support at the Sybil Levin Centre during busy times such as breakfast lunch time and at other intervals in the day when drinks and snacks are served.
The activities you might be involved with include the following:
Assisting staff members to prepare food and drinks
Setting and clearing tables for breakfast and lunch
Washing up
Loading/unloading the dishwasher
Loading/unloading the washing machine
Serving food and drinks at various times throughout the day
Wiping down tables
Sweeping under tables following lunch
General domestic support
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is open during the day, Monday to Friday, and Age UK Notts are looking for volunteers to provide kitchen and domestic support during busy times such as breakfast lunch time and at other intervals in the day when drinks and snacks are served. We are specifically looking for volunteers on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Volunteer Dementia Support Kitchen Assistant will involve providing kitchen and domestic support at the Sybil Levin Centre during busy times such as breakfast lunch time and at other intervals in the day when drinks and snacks are served.
The activities you might be involved with include the following:
Assisting staff members to prepare food and drinks
Setting and clearing tables for breakfast and lunch
Washing up
Loading/unloading the dishwasher
Loading/unloading the washing machine
Serving food and drinks at various times throughout the day
Wiping down tables
Sweeping under tables following lunch
General domestic support
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What are we looking for?
• People with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people
• A friendly, sensitive, and kind approach
• Being comfortable talking with people with dementia
• Volunteers will either be required to have or be prepared to undertake training to obtain a basic food hygiene certificate (at no cost to the volunteer)
What can you gain from this opportunity?
The chance to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.
A comprehensive training programme.
The opportunity to gain a recognised Food Hygiene Certificate
The opportunity to learn new skills.
Experience to add to your CV.
The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook.
• People with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people
• A friendly, sensitive, and kind approach
• Being comfortable talking with people with dementia
• Volunteers will either be required to have or be prepared to undertake training to obtain a basic food hygiene certificate (at no cost to the volunteer)
What can you gain from this opportunity?
The chance to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one.
A comprehensive training programme.
The opportunity to gain a recognised Food Hygiene Certificate
The opportunity to learn new skills.
Experience to add to your CV.
The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
Within 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role. There is an application form & vetting checks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes