Volunteer rehabilitation Assistant - Speech and Language Therapist Support.
Headway Bedford
Working with the clients who have had a brain injury either within a group or 1:1 to complete a variety of activities within Speech and Language sessions. All session activities have a purpose and are set by the co-ordinator according to framework to help aid rehabilitation, including developing communication skills. Training and ongoing support is provided.
Group or 1-1 work available, helping clients during their speech and language sessions, The main purpose of this role is to work with the clients either within a group or individually to complete a variety of activities within speech therapy sessions. All session activities have a purpose and are set by the key worker or Speech and Language Therapist to help practise, build and improve communication skills. Some 1 to 1 work may incorporate worksheets to address all areas of cognition for example, memory, attention, planning, problem solving, daily living skills, brain injury education etc. The role is to assist/support/enable/motivate the client to complete the work. You will be paired with an experienced volunteer, initially, before running a group or 1:1 session when needed with the support from other volunteers and/or the session coordinator. The role includes providing verbal or written feedback about clients and the sessions. Additional roles include helping get tea's, coffee's, lunches etc. as well as providing a friendly ear. Session times are Wednesday only, between 10am to 3.30pm (attending just AM or PM sessions are fine - please contact for times).
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Caring,Community Work,Gardening,Languages & Translation,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping
Language Skills, Reading & Writing
A good level of numeracy and literacy, patience, an interest in seeing people succeed.
A great addition to a CV - experience relating to a future career or as a role undertaken between jobs or courses. This role also offers practical experience for those who have theoretical experience (for example, from a Psychology degree). Training is provided (e.g. health and safety, safeguarding etc.). Learning new skills (for example, improving communication with others, learning non-verbal communication; admin skills; reporting information, etc.) Opportunities to socialise with other volunteers. Regular volunteer meetings - have your voice heard. A "feel good" factor from: - Helping clients and seeing their progress - Having a positive involvement in their rehabilitation.
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MK40 2NT
Headway Bedford, Bedford Health Village, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT
Enter the health village (North Wing) site from the Flowball House entrance (not Gilbert Hitchcock). Continue straight, passed the Enhanced Services building and follow the road down to the right. We are situated next door to the Dental Access Centre (and underneath Archer Unit, John Bunyan House).
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