Job summary
The postholder will make a significant difference to our clients and our staff. Depending on the area they work, a volunteer will undertake a variety of activities including helping to signpost, talking to patients, and supporting our Health Visiting and School Nursing teams.
No experience is needed to be a volunteer however, due to the differing needs of staff and patients, it is essential you behave in a respectful and compassionate manner whilst always maintaining responsibility.
If you are looking to expand your skillset and gain valuable experience for your CV, volunteering can really help. Being a volunteer in the NHS is a rewarding opportunity. This opportunity is for a minimum of 4 hours per week for at least 6 months.
A mandatory corporate induction day must be attended prior to starting this voluntary role. If you would like to join our team as a volunteer and support Children and Families across North East Surrey then please submit your application.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached role description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Support around our Child Health Clinics
- Assisting with simple tasks, such as setting up and clearing away equipment
- Cleaning equipment between use
- Assist parents/carers with self-weigh process following appropriate training
- Ensuring leaflets and information is available and accessible
- Supporting with updating notice boards
- Guiding parents/carers and helping with wayfinding
- Supporting parents/carers to complete feedback on our service
- Acting as a buddy for new volunteers
Support around the National Child Measurement Programme
- Assist with appropriate tasks following any necessary training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Support around our Child Health Clinics
- Assisting with simple tasks, such as setting up and clearing away equipment
- Cleaning equipment between use
- Assist parents/carers with self-weigh process following appropriate training
- Ensuring leaflets and information is available and accessible
- Supporting with updating notice boards
- Guiding parents/carers and helping with wayfinding
- Supporting parents/carers to complete feedback on our service
- Acting as a buddy for new volunteers
Support around the National Child Measurement Programme
- Assist with appropriate tasks following any necessary training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel.
- Able to provide a customer focussed service.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Always puts patients first and seeks out opportunities for improving the service offered.
- Treats patients, visitors, and colleagues with respect and show compassion.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and CSH.
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Confidentiality is essential.
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Working within a team environment
- Experience of working with Children and Families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel.
- Able to provide a customer focussed service.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Always puts patients first and seeks out opportunities for improving the service offered.
- Treats patients, visitors, and colleagues with respect and show compassion.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and CSH.
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Confidentiality is essential.
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Working within a team environment
- Experience of working with Children and Families
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
