The Greenwich Carers Centre
Greenwich Carers Centre
About The Greenwich Carers Centre
Here at Greenwich Carers Centre we are proud to support those who dedicate their time to caring for family, friends and neighbours living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our services are varied and range from tailored one-to-one practical and emotional support to educational workshops, information and advice to wellbeing and recreational activities. Our aim is to reach out to include the diverse community of carers and cared-for in the borough of Greenwich. Our Carers Link Project is a befriending project that reaches out to older (65+), isolated carers, and recently bereaved carers, to provide companionship, stimulation and to enjoy small activities, building confidence for the carer to reconnect with the outside world.
The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road, London, England, SE7 7BD
Service Eligibility
The Carers Link Project Criteria
What is the Carers Link Project?
The Carers Link Project is a one-to-one befriending service aimed at reaching the most isolated, unpaid, older carers and bereaved carers in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Referral Criteria
Whilst we do not like to turn any carer away, priority will be given to:
Unpaid carers who are caring for a person:
- Very isolated, unable to get out regularly and do not have any family, friends or neighbours that can support them.
- Aged 65 years +
- Bereaved carers who are isolated, have no support networks.
We Can’t Support Complex Needs
Our volunteers do not have specialist training; therefore, although we support carers with a mild mental health condition or neurocognitive disorder such as dementia, it would be at a low level and referrals would be made to the appropriate services to meet their needs.
Information for Volunteers
Purpose of the Role
To visit older, isolated or bereaved carers at home, to provide companionship, stimulation, enjoy small activities, and to build confidence for the carer to reconnect with the outside world.
Volunteers will not be giving personal care, shopping or household chores, etc.
Location of the role
Various locations across the borough of Greenwich – including your local area
Role requirements
- DBS and references are required for this role
- Quarterly 1-1 supervision
Successful completion of induction training is mandatory.
For a conversation about applying, please contact:
Ollie Golding, Carers Link Coordinator
Email: ollie.golding@greenwichcarers.org
Phone: 020 8090 7325
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65)Themes
Carers, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Greater LondonOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted