MHA is the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. MHA Moorlands is a Retirement Living Scheme offering a supportive and friendly community with purpose-built properties designed to help our residents maintain their independence.

As a Befriender you’ll support one of our male residents by visiting him regularly to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat. The visits will also include shopping trips (access to own vehicle required) and going for walks.


Training, support and requirements:
• You need to be aged 18 or over
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
• Proof of a clean driving licence, insurance cover and MOT
• Access to own vehicle
• A good driving safety awareness
• We will provide you with a full induction for the role
• Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role
• Ongoing support from a named contact

*Please note- we can only accept applications from UK residents*

 

We understand that disability can affect many people and covers a wide range of conditions of which some are not visible. In the workplace, MHA has committed to making reasonable adjustments to support employees and volunteers with disabilities and make sure that individuals are not disadvantaged when delivering services on behalf of MHA.

 

We’re fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is rooted in our values of respect, nurture and inspire. We are proud to have developed our own EDI Strategy which is underpinned by three core values: MHA will embrace the diversity of all our people: colleagues, volunteers, residents, service users, visitors and everyone associated with MHA to create a harmonious environment, accessible to all, reflective of the communities in which we work, where people are comfortable to be themselves and realise their full potential. MHA will challenge inequality in all its forms and will promote dignity, respect and understanding within MHA and our wider community. MHA will attract, select and retain a talented diverse range of talented people to work at MHA and will value the contribution made by everyone.

 

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Driving (must have full driving license)

 

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills

 

Skills Description

• Good communication and people skills
• Enthusiasm
• Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
• Reliable and punctual
• Clear sense of personal boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality
• A willingness to engage with training and development
• A good understanding of your personal strengths and limitations