Occasional Helpers for the Community Children’s Nursing Team: Role description

Thank you to South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust for sharing this volunteer role description.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to offer ad hoc volunteer support for families of children and young people with a complex health need or disability. Although it does not require a regular commitment, the role supports the established volunteer team during events and group activities or projects when ‘extra pairs of hands’ are invaluable. enabling invaluable support to these families and making a huge difference to their lives.

Accountable to:

CCNT Lead Nurse for Volunteers, CCN Team Manager and SWFT Volunteer Coordinator

What we ask of you:

• To be aged over 16 years.
• To be motivated, friendly, and approachable.
• To be a good listener and like helping people.
• To be able to commit up to a full day to any request.
• To be able to work flexibly under direct supervision as part of a team with other volunteers and staff.
• To attend mandatory briefing on the day of the activity or event.
• To observe the policies and procedures of SWFT, in particular Confidentiality, Security and Health & Safety.
• To complete records if required/ requested to do so.
• To attend supervision/ debriefs as required.
• To feedback to Volunteer Coordinator of any relevant issues or concerns.
• To speak up if you feel uncomfortable in the role.

What you can expect of us:

• Full information prior to the planned activity or event, including times, location, and expectations.
• Relevant briefing re requirements/ risk assessment/ safeguarding at the beginning of the session.
• Supervision and support from an identified activity/ event leader on the day.
• Working with a friendly and supportive team.
• A uniform and PPE where appropriate/ required.
• Activities may include (amongst others):

Helping at events such as Children’s Christmas Party/ gardening projects/ decorating projects/ family-centred activity days and outings/ fundraising activities.

For the full document please download the attached PDF