Volunteers - Family Champions

Isle of Wight Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking volunteers to support children and families through their Children’s Services. This opportunity allows volunteers to enhance their skills while assisting families in areas such as budgeting and accessing community activities. Volunteers will gain valuable experience, references, and a free DBS check while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Opportunities to gain references

Skill development through training

Qualifications

• Open to individuals looking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Willingness to support families and children in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children and families not requiring immediate social worker intervention.
• Assist families with paperwork and budgeting.
• Guide families in creating organized living environments.

Job description

Location Various locations across the Isle of Wight

This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services. We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.

Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing. Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.

You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment. As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.

Current and future opportunities include:

Family Champions

Provide support to children and families who have not yet reached the threshold for Social Worker intervention but would benefit from support to avoid further intervention.

Examples of tasks may include support with completing paperwork, budgeting, support to access groups/activities, attending appointments with family, taking children to the park to provide respite.

• Support and direct families to create more ordered living environments.
• Support with form filling/benefit claims.
• Support to access community activities/build networks.

As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:

• Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience
• Complete online learning from your own home
• Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
• Gain references
• Obtain experience for entry to social work