Home from Hospital volunteer

Volunteer role description 

As a Home from Hospital volunteer, you will support older people 65+ in Bolton post-hospital discharge and older people 50+ to avoid an admission to hospital with practical, emotional, and welfare support, enabling safe, confident recovery at home.

What you'll be doing 

• Visiting clients in their homes, following an agreed support plan (typically up to 6 weeks).
• Providing welfare support, noting safety or well-being concerns.
• Reporting any concerns promptly to the Service Coordinator or Team Leader.
• Help with:
  • Home safety and warmth checks
  • Prescription collections
  • Shopping for essentials
  • Light housework (e.g., tidying, dishes, putting away shopping)
  • Sorting post or bills
  • Applying for Blue Badges
  • Encouragement with exercises (OT/physio)
  • Attending or helping to book medical appointment

Please note this role does not involve any personal care.

What we're looking for 

• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Empathetic, patient, and compassionate
• Basic IT skills, including data entry
• Willingness to learn to use the CRM system (training provided)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Aware of safeguarding and welfare, willing to report issues
• Background or interest in health/social care/community work is helpful
• Respect for confidentiality and a non-judgmental attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to the values of Age UK Bolton
• Commitment to training and a DBS check required
• Car driver preferred

Training and support

• Full induction and role-specific training provided
• Ongoing supervision and support from the Home from Hospital Team

Applying to the role

To apply for this role please download and fill in the Volunteer Application Form below and email it to volunteering@ageukbolton.org.uk. 

For further information, or for an informal discussion, please email kirtimistry@ageukbolton.org.uk or call 01204 382411