Home Support Volunteer - Fraserburgh (** We are recruiting for our next intake of Home Support volunteers. Training will take place in late Summer/Early Autumn**)

• Childrens Hospices Across Scotland

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What activities will I be involved in?

• Your initial introductory visit will be with a member of staff, but you will then visit unaccompanied


• Supporting families with ‘everyday’ tasks – these will vary and be dependent on the family’s needs, and the skills you bring.
  They may include;
  Housekeeping – hoovering, ironing, changing beds, general tidying
  Practical Sibling Support - collecting siblings from school/clubs within walking distance of their home, assisting with homework, spending time with siblings/play
  Meal Preparation - batch cooking or supporting families to cook (this does require specific training, which we will provide)


• Other; gardening, dog-walking, basic DIY eg. helping with flat-pack furniture


• Develop positive relationships with families, being respectful of their home and belongings


• Immediately communicate any concerns which may arise about a families wellbeing, including child protection concerns


• Be respectful of sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services

Families supported by CHAS are often under a lot of strain, and caring for a child with a life-limiting condition can take a lot of the family’s time and attention. Often other household tasks, and family life, can become more difficult to manage, and can begin to feel overwhelming. This role makes a direct and instant difference to families.

Please feel welcome to contact Jack Daniels, Home Support Lead (East), on 07824 457767 or jackdaniels@chas.org.uk if you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role.

Experience required

• Excellent people skills


• Welcome diversity, accepting of different family situations and cultures


• Confident to visit families independently


• An ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately


• Have awareness that families can be experiencing emotional and difficult situations


• Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality and boundaries


• Shared values with the organisation

Travel expenses

We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.

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