About the Salvation Army - enabled “Keeping in Touch”

enabled is a member-led organisation that provides spiritual and social fellowship for people with a disability and their carers whilst cultivating an inclusive attitude and approach for people with a disability.

enabled “Keeping in Touch” aims to provide contact for people living with a disability and their family carers to reduce isolation and loneliness. You will be matched with a like-minded person and your'll arrange to chat at an agreed frequency and time.

There is an easy read application form, role description and guide for volunteers in the attachments. Alternatively, you can apply online, please see the Apply online button at bottom of this advert.

About the role: “Keeping in Touch” is a great opportunity to connect with someone and assist with reducing their isolation and loneliness. You will develop as much as the person you will be talking to.

Location:  Remote - you can be anywhere in the UK as the role is through telephone calls.

Accountable to: Coordinator for enabled

What you’ll be doing:        

• To have a telephone conversation with your “Keeping in Touch” match as agreed. (with mutual agreement alternatives to the telephone such as Facetime can be used)
• To develop a good and supportive relationship with the person you are in contact with.
• To maintain confidentiality and safeguarding practice in line with The Salvation policies (these will be provided to you).
• To give feedback about “Keeping in touch” calls and experiences
• To update the Disability Inclusion team of any concerns from your calls.
• To maintain appropriate boundaries and respect during conversations.

 Skills/experience needed:

• Value people with a disability
• Be a good listener
• Passionate about people
• Honest and trustworthy
• Committed and reliable
• Maintain boundaries and confidentiality
• Friendly and respectful with a caring attitude
• Open minded with the ability to start conversations with new people by telephone.

What you’ll get from us:

• Membership to enabled
• Free quarterly newsletters
• Opportunity to join in enabled activities
• Support and coaching

Main points of contact:

Chris Stringer - Learning Disability Inclusion Development Manager & Coordinator for enabled

Paska Moore - Disability Engagement Advisor