Please complete the application form and monitoring form which can be found from page 11 of this application pack. There are some guidance notes to help you and we are always at the end of a phone if you need any assistance. You can either email us at or call us via the Advice Line on 0800 083 1148 or on 01603 883812. Once you have completed the application form and monitoring form please return them either by to or by post to Kevin Vaughan, Service Manager, Carers Matter Norfolk, c/o Voluntary Norfolk, St Clements House, 2 16 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1BQ. Please keep – hold of the information pages and guidance for your reference. Informal interview and background checks Once we have received your completed application paperwork, if your application is appropriate for the role you have applied for, a member of our team will arrange to meet you for an informal interview and to carry out your DBS check. We will also contact your referees to request references for you. If you are unsure about which role you would like to select with us, please let us know and we can discuss it before you put your application in. Driving checks We will need to see various documents to verify your driver’s licence, insurance and MOT (or V5 if your car is under three years old), don’t worry if you don’t drive, this won’t prevent you from applying for any of the roles. You will also need to let your insurance company know that you will be volunteering with us and what capacity (if any) you will using your car. We can help by providing a letter you can give to your insurers. In general there is not normally an increase in premiums. Induction training Once we’ve met with you and your references & DBS check have been completed and are considered satisfactory we will arrange your induction training. Your induction training with Carers Matter Norfolk will include sessions to welcome you and cover essential aspects such as confidentiality, safeguarding adults and health & safety. You may spend some time with one of our Carer Connectors in the community. There may also be other additional training required to help you in your role. After your training you can give the amount of time that fits in with your existing commitments. Getting started When you have completed your induction training, you will be officially welcomed to Carers Matter Norfolk and provided with an ID badge to wear whilst on duty as a volunteer with us.
Please complete the application form and monitoring form which can be found from page 11 of this application pack. There are some guidance notes to help you and we are always at the end of a phone if you need any assistance. You can either email us at or call us via the Advice Line on 0800 083 1148 or on 01603 883812. Once you have completed the application form and monitoring form please return them either by to or by post to Kevin Vaughan, Service Manager, Carers Matter Norfolk, c/o Voluntary Norfolk, St Clements House, 2 – 16 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1BQ. Please keep hold of the information pages and guidance for your reference. Informal interview and background checks Once we have received your completed application paperwork, if your application is appropriate for the role you have applied for, a member of our team will arrange to meet you for an informal interview and to carry out your DBS check. We will also contact your referees to request references for you. If you are unsure about which role you would like to select with us, please let us know and we can discuss it before you put your application in. Driving checks We will need to see various documents to verify your driver’s licence, insurance and MOT (or V5 if your car is under three years old), don’t worry if you don’t drive, this won’t prevent you from applying for any of the roles. You will also need to let your insurance company know that you will be volunteering with us and what capacity (if any) you will using your car. We can help by providing a letter you can give to your insurers. In general there is not normally an increase in premiums. Induction training Once we’ve met with you and your references & DBS check have been completed and are considered satisfactory we will arrange your induction training. Your induction training with Carers Matter Norfolk will include sessions to welcome you and cover essential aspects such as confidentiality, safeguarding adults and health & safety. You may spend some time with one of our Carer Connectors in the community. There may also be other additional training required to help you in your role. After your training you can give the amount of time that fits in with your existing commitments. Getting started When you have completed your induction training, you will be officially welcomed to Carers Matter Norfolk and provided with an ID badge to wear whilst on duty as a volunteer with us.
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