Help at Home Support

Help at Home Support

Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jun 2025
Werrington, Peterborough PE4, UK

Contact person

Tina Oliver Jordan

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Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support
Care Network Cambridgeshire

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Providing short term practical & emotional support for Cambridgeshire residents over the age of 18, during a period of illness or difficulty at home.

Promote independence at home, prevent unnecessary admission to hospital, expedite hospital discharge by providing one off tasks and/or practical support over a period of 6-8 weeks. This can include but is not limited to:


  • Light shopping, collecting prescriptions, light housework;
  • Providing support and encouragement to help client regain confidence after hospital stay;
  • Ensuring that the client is warm and comfortable;
  • Advising the Coordinator if other agencies i.e. GPs are required;
  • Sharing information with clients to help them find enjoyable activities and useful services;
  • Feeding back to your coordinator details of any information given and passing on more complex enquiries.

Related to

Older people
Wellbeing
Health
This opportunity should be also on volunteercambs.org.uk

Getting there

We will match you with local assignments which can be accessed by walking, cycling, public transport or by car, whichever you prefer.

About Care Network Cambridgeshire

We’re a trusted local charity providing free short-term practical and emotional support, information, and guidance to anyone over 18 living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. A little help from you can make a big difference!

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Applications closing in 2 years.

Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jun 2025
Werrington, Peterborough PE4, UK

Contact person

Tina Oliver Jordan

Ask Tina a question

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support