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Talk and Support Punjabi Group Facilitator

About this opportunity

Opportunity ID

OPP-100244

Opportunity type

Supporting Groups

Description

Are you a fluent Punjabi speaker who enjoys conversing in Punjabi? Are you a good listener? If so, you could be just the right person to facilitate our fortnightly special interest group for blind and partially sighted people who would like to talk to each other in Punjabi.


You will contribute to the group to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and that the group runs smoothly.


This group will run fortnightly either by telephone or video call.

How often will I be needed?

  • 2 Hours per Fortnight

Key requirements

  • This role requires two references.

Location

Region

  • Yorkshire and the Humber, South West, Greater London, Scotland, South East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, Northern Ireland, East of England, Wales, North East

Home based

  • This role is home based

Additional location information

  • The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

  • You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

  • Empathy with blind and partially sighted people. Good listening skills Good Punjabi language skills with the ability to also converse with the Talk and Support team in English to report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns. An interest in the Punjabi language. Ability to work with a wide range of people Knowledge of using the telephone or video calling software.
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