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Life Skills Volunteer
2 weeks ago
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference? Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.
Who are Waythrough....
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
4-8 hours per week, with option for one full day or two half days
Northampton
William Tarry Supported Housing Service is tailored for each individual using the service with the goal of helping you manage your accommodation and assist you with reintegration back into independent living and the wider community.
The service provides 11 self-contained flats for people recovering from mental health problems. The service is tailored for each person using it, with the ultimate goal to help people manage their accommodation and assist them with re-integration back into independent living.
The role:
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, open-minded attitude who can built strong working relationships with others as part of a holistic approach to improving overall health and wellbeing of the people we support. A Life Skills Volunteer will attend the service frequently to engage with the staff and people the service supports, offering assistance surrounding benefits, employment opportunities, managing medication and ordering prescriptions.
Tasks may include:
· Being a friendly face and welcoming those who attend the service
· Setting up for group sessions, helping to keep the communal areas tidy (e.g. living space), and packing away following each session
· Allowing time for one-to-ones with service users, to discuss any personal life skills they need additional support with
· Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager within the building
· Planning and delivering activities – talking to service users about managing finances, claiming benefits, creating CVs and applying for roles, and how to order prescriptions
· Engaging with the people who access the service and encouraging their mental wellbeing and confidence around life skills
To review the Job Description please click here.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer...
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team
