Communication Support Volunteer (Hospital & Group) (West Lothian)

• Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

• VO104369

You will support us by providing support to those with aphasia & communication difficulties following stroke.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing
You’ll provide in person support to people living with our conditions
Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable service users to achieve their goal(s)
Empower and enable those accessing our services to gain confidence and engage fully in activities of their choosing moving forward from Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Complete record of activity and progress
Update Co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
Support individuals who have aphasia or communication difficulty to practice their communication skills and achieve communication-related goals.
Attend (in person or virtual) 6 weekly support and supervision session with co-ordinator

Experience required

Good listening and communication skills
Reliable, patient and empathic qualities
Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
Encouraging and supportive
Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support
Respectful of the opinions of others
Understand the need for confidentiality
Able to maintain boundaries
Willingness to travel within own area
Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development
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