Befriender Volunteer

Creative Support Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the North East of England is seeking a befriender volunteer to provide companionship and help individuals engage with their community. The role requires being outgoing and sociable while being a good listener. Volunteers will meet regularly with people they support, helping them gain confidence and enjoy activities within their locality. Flexible hours are available, including evenings and weekends, and support is provided throughout the volunteering experience.

Qualifications

• Willing to volunteer a few hours regularly.
• Open to flexible days and times, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Meet people on a regular basis.
• Provide companionship and conversation while respecting boundaries.
• Help people engage with the local community.
• Report safeguarding concerns to staff.
• Attend regular supervisions with supervisors.

Skills

Good listener

Outgoing and sociable

Job description

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 you!

This 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 provided

Hours: Flexible days and times, including evenings and weekends

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 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 to [e-mail] to be considered.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If 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 [e-mail].

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 to [e-mail] to 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