The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is an All-Wales specialist tertiary mental health service for individuals (aged 18+) who have suffered a serious acquired brain injury. The 10 bed inpatient ward and Day Service provides rehabilitation for patients suffering with neuropsychiatric, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems as a result of that injury.
Volunteers will be meaningfully engaging with patients through activity, either 1:1 or in small groups in the Day Room. Activities include puzzles and games, arts & crafts, seasonal activities. Volunteers may also be helping the team on the ward to deliver meaningful engagement and activities such as social/friendship groups, physical activity groups (e.g. quoits and skittles).
Our ideal Volunteers are:
The role will involve engaging with patients who will have varying needs and levels of functioning, as patients present with a range of physical, cognitive, emotional and/or behaviour problems, and so will require resourceful volunteers who are confident communicators.
Volunteers will need to be able to commit to 2 hours per week for at least 6 months.
Please read the full role description.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of this opportunity should there be a substantial number of people interested in the role. You will need to be over 18 years old to apply. Places will be limited and successful applicants will be selected after interview.
Please also read our Step By Step guide to Volunteer Recruitment.
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