Shared Lives carer champion
We’re looking for Shared Lives carer champions in our Shared Lives schemes
Volunteering in our Shared Lives service
Volunteering in Shared Lives is a great way to meet new people and get involved with your local community. Shared Lives is an incredible service, made even more amazing by the people involved; from our volunteers to our carers, to our PSS staff. Volunteering in this service gives you the opportunity to be a part of helping spread the word about Shared Lives, and helping our communities grow.
We’re a friendly bunch at PSS, so you’ll always have a warm welcome and the opportunity to learn something new or develop your skills if possible. We believe everyone has something to offer, and we couldn’t do what we do at PSS without our wonderful volunteers.
What is a Shared Lives carer champion?
We are looking for shared lives carers who have a passion, interest, and knowledge in one of these areas to become a champion in this area for shared lives carers across our services. To be part of a carer champion team which work across all shared lives services and see different carers from different services working together. This role is to help upskill, share best practice, and make carers feel part of a team. Some of the areas we have looked at are:
- Technology and computer skills – hold session with carers
- Carer Listeners – to listen and talk to other carers
- Carer Befriender – welcome new carers to services
- Moving on together – share experience with carers coming through assessment
- Personal centered approach – How to measure achievements
- Training – hold training sessions with carers
What we need from you
You’ll show commitment to our PSS values, by using your big heart, open mind, genuine nature, determination, and professionalism to make sure PSS is being the best it can be when it comes to our carers within Shared Lives. You’ll be a shining example to other carers to show them how things are done at PSS. We’re also looking for someone who will be:
- A listening ear and provide top-notch advice and support to other carers.
- You’ll be an advocate for all things Shared Lives – but who isn’t anyway? It’s such an amazing service.
- A people person through and through, you can talk clearly, openly and use your PSS charm when speaking to potential carers.
- You’ll be flexible with your support and be able to be on-hand outside of normal hours if needed.
You’re learning and development
To be the very best you can be in your role we will offer you:
- Our volunteer induction to share everything volunteering with you
- Seven-minute safeguarding volunteers briefing
- Seven-minute health and safety volunteers briefing
- Conversations with confidence course
If you are interested in volunteering, get in touch with Abi, our volunteer coordinator: email [email protected] or call 07764469365.