About
A church based community centre in the heart of Wells. We run a day centre for those needing support especially around rough sleeping and run Somerset East's rough sleeper hostel.
We run several drop ...
Supported Accommodation Volunteer - Dairy House Hostel for homeless
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Summary
To help residents understand basic meal preparation and budgeting, as well as healthy meal options using a wide range of ingredients –Detailed description
Volunteer role job description
Dairy House Volunteer - Cookery Facilitator
Hours: Two to three per week
Department: Connect Centre: Dairy House
Location: Manor Farm, Stratton on the Fosse, Radstock, BA3 4QF
Reports to: Senior support worker – Aaron Oats
Purpose:
To help residents understand basic meal preparation and budgeting, as well as healthy meal options using a wide range of ingredients –
Essential characteristics:
The ability to communicate effectively and with a wide range of people
Be patient tolerant and understanding
Motivated and enthusiastic
Approachable
Have a passion for cooking and working with people
Key responsibilities
To plan and help create simple dishes with residents liaise with staff in advance for ingredients
Plan with residents to create a nutritious meal
To befriend and encourage residents
Volunteer Expectations:
· Core Competencies Training (Boundaries, safeguarding, GDPR, Risk assessments and reading and understanding polices)
· Writing up notes of time spent with SU
· DBS if required
· Supervision every 2 months
· Review every 6 months
Signed:
Dated:
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Connect Community Church
We run several drop in sessions during the week, offering signposting to other agencies and have a Housing First service for the most vulnerable with complex needs.