ENABLING OLDER PeoPLE LIVE INDEPENDENTLY
Servescape handy-help service
It is easy to take household tasks like changing a lightbulb or hanging a picture on the wall for granted. Assistance with these odd jobs can make living independently a reality. That is where our handy-help service can support.
Our Servescape team provide practical and reliable help with small repairs around the home to those who may not be able to help themselves.
To access our Servescape project, one of the criteria below must be met:
- Service Users are in receipt of pension credit
- Service Users are 65+ years and live alone
- Service Users are Carers supporting a disabled person in their own home
There is a small annual membership fee of £25 and an hourly charge of £10 per hour. If you prefer not to become a member then we charge £25 per hour for small jobs needed around the house.
For more information, please contact the Servescape team on 01933 315 555 (Option 2)
can you help?
we are looking for volunteer gardeners
Our volunteer gardener/handy helpers are able to offer assistance and support to enable older people to enjoy their gardens once more. This may be achieved by working as part of a team and utilising basic garden skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Being available to volunteer for a minimum of one hour a week
- Building a sensitive and caring relationship with the service user
- Spending time restoring their gardens to a standard that they would have done themselves if they were able
- Being understanding rather than judgmental about a service users situation or circumstances
- Respecting the confidentiality of service users at all times
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Attending induction training and participation in ongoing training activities/networking meetings
- Respecting differently cultural values and working in a non-discriminatory manner
- Meeting the Servescape coordinator for feedback and support
- Informing the Servescape coordinator of any concerns about the service user