Befriender Volunteer

linkup; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting people with needs is seeking a volunteer befriender in Durham. This role involves meeting regularly with individuals to provide companionship and help them engage with the local community. Applicants should be sociable and good listeners. Flexible hours are available, including evenings and weekends. Full training will be provided, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those supported.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, sociable, and warm personality.
• Good listening skills.

Responsibilities

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

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 and 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.

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 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 or have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email.

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 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.