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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Care Assistant / Passenger Assistant

This opportunity is about building relationships with our members and to help them carry out everyday tasks within the day care centre. Your Role would be to support and encourage our clients in their activities assisting them with mobilisation and general comfort. Communicating with them and help them build their confidence and self-esteem. You would also be required to assist on our buses by helping passengers get on and off the vehicle ensure they are secure along with any wheelchairs, baggag

Experience required

Must be friendly with a caring disposition, Good communication skills, Understanding around confidentiality, good sense of humour and a caring nature.

Travel details

Libertus Services, 20 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 6RN. (Off Captain's Road, opposite Gracemount Leisure Centre) LRT Buses No's - 7, 11 and 18 stop nearby on Captain's Road.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses will be paid weekly.

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Training details

Induction training will provide volunteers with an opportunity to discuss their role and responsibilities and to be familiar with relevant organisational policies. Training opportunities relevant to the position will be available.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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