Volunteer Family Session Assistant

Kentvolunteers; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A therapeutic charity in Kent is seeking Volunteer Session Assistants to support family therapists in family therapy sessions. Responsibilities include preparing resources for activities, assisting the case worker, and preparing food and drinks. Volunteers will need to approach work with a sensitive and non-judgemental attitude. The role offers a chance to join a community of supportive individuals and learn new skills, requiring a commitment of either a full day on Tuesdays or a shorter session on Wednesdays during term time.

Benefits

Join a community of wonderful volunteers

Make new friends

Learn new skills

Qualifications

• Sensitive, non-judgemental approach to work with disadvantaged families.
• Ability to assist in family therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for craft and nature-based activities.
• Assist the Case Worker during family sessions.
• Prepare food and drinks.
• Clear away materials.

Skills

Managing People

Listening

Teamwork

Reasoning

Job description

Overview

Dandelion Time is a therapeutic charity based in Kent, supporting children affected by family trauma. The Volunteer Session Assistant role is to support our family therapists in the preparation and delivery of family therapy sessions. Tasks include: preparation of resources for craft and nature based activities, assisting the Case Worker during family sessions, food and drink preparation, clearing away materials. You will need to have a sensitive, non-judgemental approach for working with disadvantaged and vulnerable families. We especially need volunteers to support our team in Shadoxhurst

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources for craft and nature-based activities
• Assisting the Case Worker during family sessions
• Food and drink preparation
• Clearing away materials

What skills are required for this role

• Managing People
• Listening
• Teamwork
• Reasoning

Why these skills are required

Share Dandelion Time values: Kind, compassionate and non-judgemental; Patient, warm and friendly

What is in it for you

• Join our growing community of wonderful volunteers
• Make new friends
• Learn new skills

Time Commitment

10am - 4pm on a Tuesday during term time or a 4.5 hour session on a Wednesday morning or afternoon, every week during term time.

Location

Postcode: ME15 0NY

Role Address: Shadoxhurst Village, Ashford, Kent

Directions

N/A

Number of volunteers required

8

Application Process

• Application Form
• ID Check
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)
• Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales