What we do
The Sussex Beacon provides specialist care and support for people living with HIV, helping to promote independence and improve health and wellbeing.
Our services are delivered from our centre in Brighton, where we offer therapy rooms, spaces for group work, and a beautifully landscaped garden for everyone to enjoy year-round. We’re dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.
How we do it
We collaborate closely with other healthcare providers, as well as with the people we support, to ensure our services meet the evolving needs of those living with HIV. Some of our services can be accessed through self-referral, making them accessible to a wider community.
Our work is made possible through funding from statutory bodies and a variety of fundraising efforts, including grants, events, and proceeds from our charity shops. Every contribution helps us continue providing essential care and support to people living with HIV.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Main Purpose
We are looking for one or two volunteers to transport Community Services staff to The Sussex Beacon’s remote support groups in Crawley, Chichester and Worthing as well as taking part in the peer support group. This is best suited to someone with experience of living openly with HIV. This volunteer role will be supervised by the Community Services Manager.
Availability Required: Once a month on either Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays for a maximum 4-5 hours. To be planned in advance with supervisor.
Responsibilities:
• Driving staff and to remote peer support hub locations across Sussex
• Helping staff set up and pack down the hub
• Join in as part of the peer support session for 2 hours
• Drive the staff member back to The Sussex Beacon office, Bevendean Road, BN2 4DE
What induction, training and support is offered?
The Community Services Manager will provide a volunteer an induction to the role, alongside The Sussex Beacon's Essential Training Booklet and regular check ins available with supervisor and/or Volunteer Coordinator.
Due to insurance requirements, we need to check the car and take copies of insurance certificate and driving license.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Person Specification:
Confident and good at building supportive relationships
Have personal experience of living openly with HIV
Knowledge of Sussex and be willing to travel in and around the local area
Hold a full clean UK driving licence & have access to a vehicle with insurance & MOT
Physical capacity to load and unload car
Ability to make people feel welcome
Able to work on own initiative
Friendly, reliable, trustworthy, and honest
Able to always adhere to client confidentiality and boundaries
Date added
4th March 2025
Organisation
Location
The Sussex Beacon, 10 Bevendean Road, Brighton
Deadline for applications
6 May 2025
Categories
Black and minority ethnic groups Community and social centres Disabled people Older people People with health problems
Activities
Driving Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Alan Spink
Phone number
01273 034 774
Email address
alan.spink@sussexbeacon.org.uk
https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/
