Volunteer Young Person Co-ordinator Support Volunteer

21 hours ago

South Shields, United Kingdom Depaul UK Full time

**Project description**:
Depaul UK has delivered services to young people at risk of homelessness in South Tyneside since 2009, and works closely with several partners, including members of the South Tyneside Homelessness Consortium and across the local authority. A critical success factor of all roles is to establish effective working relationships with existing Depaul services and our partners.

**Aim of the volunteer role**:
To support the Young Person’s Co-Ordinator.

**Main Tasks**:

- To attend Induction and support sessions
- To adhere to the terms of Depaul UK’s policies
- Support delivery of detailed discussions with family members, statutory agencies, landlords and others
- Assist administration multi agency/HAPPS meetings creating agenda, recording and circulating minutes
- Young person assessment support and ongoing efficient help to implement support plans through 1-1 appointments
- Support YPC with partnership building and networking
- Helping young people through advocacy and encourage client involvement
- Use a variety of software platforms for data entry and administration support

**Necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge**:
**Support and supervision**:
The volunteer will be line managed by the Young Person Co-ordinator Michelle Long in the first instance and the Project Manager Danielle Thomas in the second instance. Ongoing support throughout from the Volunteering Team.

**Induction and training**:
All volunteers with receive a volunteer induction and an induction to specific roles and projects. Volunteers will be given access to learning and development opportunities in line with their role.

**Commitment**:
2 days per week with a minimum of 6 hours per week on a Wednesday between 9am and 5pm, additional volunteering hours Tuesday and/or Thursdays is desirable. A commitment to a minimum of 6 months volunteering in this role.

**Benefits to the Volunteer**:

- A fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience supporting others.
- Travel expenses to and from the project, travel between projects, and all genuine out-of-pocket expenses, are reimbursed.
- While volunteering at the project, volunteers have full liability insurance cover.
- There are appreciation events to recognise the important contribution that volunteers make.
- Personal & professional development through training, support and ongoing evaluation
- Depaul can provide a reference after 6 months active continuous volunteering
- Contribute to a project that really does make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

**THE DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE - DISCLOSURE**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel

Application question(s):

- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK and can you evidence this with appropriate documentation?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Young Person Co-ordinator Support Volunteer

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