Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in someone’s life? Community Befrienders provide friendly company and social support to people experiencing loneliness or isolation.

The Community Befriending service supports people with mental health needs living in the community. Community Befrienders regularly visit allocated clients and provide practical and emotional support that reduces social isolation, promotes independence and empowers clients to become more confident. The role takes place out in the community and in service users’ homes, providing one to one support around central London.

Requirements

• Minimum commitment: One visit per week (2 hours)
• Requirement: Completion of a DBS check (if you don’t already have a current one)

You will

• Provide practical and emotional support to allocated clients, including helping with daily tasks and encouraging community e...