Could you be a Volunteer Support Assistant with our Inclusive Volunteering Service?
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a career or experience in social care.
Next training day is to be arranged at central Bradford location, lunch provided.
We are looking for Volunteer Support Assistant’s who will be specifically chosen for their skills and whose role it will be to work with adults with a variety of additional needs (including mental health issues, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, neuro-diversity, learning disabilities asylum seekers / refugees), to enable them to volunteer in the opportunity of their choice.
Volunteer Support Assistant's will support people with additional needs or asylum seekers to (the level of support provided will be dependent on each individuals needs. this WILL NOT include personal care):
- Find out about local volunteering projects
- Contact projects they’re interested in, fill in forms and arrange visits
- Visit a project by planning their journey or by going with them
- Support volunteers in their volunteering role, to enable them to undertake the role independently.
- Sort out any problems or questions
- Mentor and guide, promoting independence
- Attend regular volunteer meetings and supervision
- Attend training to develop skills
Skills
Skills needed for this role:
Positive attitude
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to take part in relevant activities
Ability to follow instruction and work as a member of a team
Ability to reflect on own practice
Willingness to undertake training
Commitment to working in ways that promote and value individual choice
Commitment to working in an enabling way that promotes independence
Commitment to working in ways which promote equal opportunities
Willingness to work within Volunteering Bradford’s policies
Ability to speak another language would be useful but not essential
This role in return will provide Volunteer Support Assistants with the opportunity to build upon their own:
- Communication skills
- Confidence
- Use of own initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Active listening skills
- Mediation skills
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Problem solving skills
Details
- Accessibility
volunteers with accessibity issues will be accomodates in appropriate placements - Age restrictions
Over 18 years only - DBS check required
Enhanced DBS check will need to be undertaken and two references required. We will facilitate this - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Travel and meal provision provided - Health and Safety Policy
- Inclusive Volunteering Policy
- Ongoing support
Regular team meetings and supervision will be a part of this role - Training provided
Volunteer Support Assistant’s will have to complete a compulsory training course. Topics covered will include: • Confidentiality & Boundaries • Disability awareness • Diversity • Safeguarding - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Application Process
- Application Form
- Informal Discussion
- Interview
- References
- Trial Period
When can I volunteer?
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Volunteers should be willing to commit to a minimum of 3 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months.
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