Befriender Volunteer (Durham)

Creative Support; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Durham is seeking a befriender volunteer to provide companionship and help individuals engage with their local community. This role entails regular visits, conversations, and assisting with activities. Ideal candidates should be outgoing and good listeners. Flexible hours available, including evenings and weekends. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives while working collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, sociable and warm personality.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to respect boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with individuals supported.
• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Help people engage with the local community.
• Report safeguarding concerns.
• Work within organizational policies.
• Attend regular supervisions and training.

Job description

Location: Durham, County Durham, North East, UK

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 is 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/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!

Responsibilities

• 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 the appropriate contact.

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.

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.