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Volunteeer support worker

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We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people, and would be able to spare a few hours a months completing reviews, or supporting our young carers groups.

To ensure our young carers are getting the best out of the service, and that their support needs are meeting met, we complete individual reviews in the middle and at the end of their service. Each review takes approx. 30 minutes to complete and can be completed via Microsoft forms, telephone, or at school.

We also run social groups, which allow young carers to have well deserved respite and meet others who have similar responsibilites at home. There is opportunity to support in the facilitation of these groups. . 

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Required Role

Volunteeer support worker

Key responsibilities

1. Maintaining effective working relationships and channels of communications with colleagues and with children, young people and families and where necessary to encourage, participate and promote involvement to achieve positive outcomes. 2. Supporting the facilitation of group activities. 3. Being alert and ready to take action protect and safeguard child and to inform appropriate line managers of concerns consistent with safeguarding policies and procedures. 4. Retaining accurate and detailed records in a timely manner, using IT systems (word / email) to capture case details. 5. Ensuring familiarity and compliance with relevant Action for Children policies and procedures

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  • Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • IT, Computers and Web Skills
  • Listening
  • Non-discriminatory
  • Non-judgemental
  • Office IT (Word, Excel etc)
  • Planning and organising
  • Positive attitude
  • Team Work
  • Telephone

Desirable Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Reviewing and evaluation

Skill to gain

  • Confidence
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal
  • Listening
  • Mentoring and counselling
  • Planning and organising
  • Reviewing and evaluation
  • Team Work

When can you do this role/Calendar

Minimum commitment level: Once a month

Start Date: 11-04-2024

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