Purpose

of the Role

 A Woodwork Instructor Volunteer facilitates woodworking activities to residents living in the residential care facility. Safety and well-being of self and others is vital and there is a requirement to identify and report hazards and incidents.

Personal Qualities/Attributes Required for Role

 •    Is reliable, trustworthy, patient, credible and truthful and displays integrity in all dealings       Remains calm and focused on the task at hand when faced with crises and difficult situations and maintains appropriate self-care •     Needs minimal direct supervision •     Respects differences and is non-judgemental of clients, staff or other volunteers •     Actively supports agreed policies and decisions •     Encourages and cooperates with others to achieve common TSA goals •     Shows empathy for all clients and ensures that the needs of the client remain the key focus

Generic Role Competencies

•     Listens attentively, is courteous and adapts style to clients •     Models and promotes teamwork and collaboration •     Respects differences in culture, styles and views of others and respectfully provides own point of view •     Identifies and analyses client needs and respects boundaries and limits of own role and capabilities •     Prioritises and performs role and responsibilities efficiently •     Understands the impact of decisions and acts to resolve issues promptly

Key activities in facilitating woodworking sessions for residents

·      Liaise with and advise manager regarding activities plan ·      Visit to meet individual or group needs as per activities plans ·      Prepare and set up machines and tooling for activities as required ·      Following woodwork activity, ensure to clean and pack room. ·      Ensure all necessary equipment and resources are available to cater to individual or group ·      Facilitate woodworking activities that are appropriate to the participant or group. ·      Operate in a manner that promotes effective teamwork, good relationships with service providers, residents and their families ·      Be prompt, courteous and respectful when interacting with residents, families and colleagues

Maintaining a safe and healthy environment is a requirement of the role. Training and induction will be provided.

Qualifications and experience requirements for the role.

• Demonstrated empathy with the elderly
• Good knowledge of and experience in using woodworking machinery
• Ability to understand architect drawings or blueprints is highly regarded

Integrity checks and completion of The Salvation Army's registration will be a requirement of the role

Please advise availability in "Interests, skills & qualifications"

Various shifts available, dates and times negotiable