Digital Champion Befriending Café

If you, or someone you know would like some support and guidance to get online, Age UK Bexley are here to help! Our Digital Wellbeing Service is available to support anyone over the age of 50 living in Bexley Borough who would like to know how to access online services.

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What skills do I need?

Meet and greet older people, support the clients to access digital equipment and online services. Take any queries about older people’s services and signpost to Age UK Bexley Assist, and join in with activities. Set up computer equipment, Clear the area; put away chairs and tables. Keep basic monitoring figures (eg: numbers attending and number of enquiries received) Knowledge, skills and abilities: A willingness and ability to participate in mandatory training sessions as and when required. A genuine interest and concern for older people. Good level of computer skills and the ability to demonstrate how to access the web and complete forms. An ability to advocate for, and support the interests of, older people using Age UK services. We are looking for: An enthusiastic and positive outlook; willingness and ability to get involved; Empathy with older people; a warm, polite and friendly manner; good communication skills; someone who is reliable and dependable