Volunteer Support Worker - Supporting young males who live in supported accommodation
OFFERED BY:
Youth Thirst CICLocation(s): Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity is available in Sneinton, Forest Fields and Carlton How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
You will help to provide support for homeless and potentially homeless young people
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
• To assist staff with the daily task of supporting vulnerable adults.
• To provide support to vulnerable young people.
• To assist the Managing Director (MD) and Support workers in ensuring that Youth Thirst CIC (YTCIC) operates effectively and efficiently within boundaries set by YTCIC in line with its statutory obligations.
• To help provide supported accommodation and help with resettlement for homeless and potentially homeless young people in Nottinghamshire.
• To assist the MD and Support workers in ensuring that YTCIC maintains the highest standards of service delivery and that residents receive a sensitive and quality service.
Part time and full-time volunteering is available
Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
Flexible hours to suit you
Sneinton, Forest Fields and Carlton areas
You will be supported by management and staff
You will gain knowledge and experience and also training will be offered.
Expenses will be paid.
You will get a chance to meet new people.
• To provide support to vulnerable young people.
• To assist the Managing Director (MD) and Support workers in ensuring that Youth Thirst CIC (YTCIC) operates effectively and efficiently within boundaries set by YTCIC in line with its statutory obligations.
• To help provide supported accommodation and help with resettlement for homeless and potentially homeless young people in Nottinghamshire.
• To assist the MD and Support workers in ensuring that YTCIC maintains the highest standards of service delivery and that residents receive a sensitive and quality service.
Part time and full-time volunteering is available
Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
Flexible hours to suit you
Sneinton, Forest Fields and Carlton areas
You will be supported by management and staff
You will gain knowledge and experience and also training will be offered.
Expenses will be paid.
You will get a chance to meet new people.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Non Judgmental approach
b) Good written and oral communication skills.
c) Awareness of key issues facing young homeless people.
d) An understanding of the housing and resettlement needs of single homeless young people
e) Good interpersonal skills.
b) Good written and oral communication skills.
c) Awareness of key issues facing young homeless people.
d) An understanding of the housing and resettlement needs of single homeless young people
e) Good interpersonal skills.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
This role is not suitable for a disabled volunteer
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This opportunity has a comprehensive training programme. See Role Description for more information.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes