Befriender Volunteer

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

We are looking for a befriender volunteer to meet with people we support on a regular basis at our service in Durham. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship to some of the people we support and help them to gain confidence and engage with the local community. This can include going for a walk, visiting a café, attending activities/events or day trips in the surrounding area. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from youThis role is for our Durham Floating Support Service which supports clients with a range of mental health needs, living independently all over Durham. Volunteer Duties: • Meet on a regular basis • Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries • Help people we support to engage with the local community • Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members • Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries • Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training providedHours:Flexible days and times, including evenings and weekendsVolunteer Duties: • Meet on a regular basis • Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries • Help people we support to engage with the local community • Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members • Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries • Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided Application Instructions: To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed toto be considered.Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TSIf you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support of have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email .Application Instructions:In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed toto be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ

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