Peer Volunteer

St Giles Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Leeds is seeking a compassionate Volunteer Peer Advisor to support clients in need. The role involves developing action plans, mentoring clients, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the best support. Applicants should be ready to receive training and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Mentoring programme

Advice and counselling service

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo training including a Level 3 certificate.
• Ability to work independently while following instructions.
• Understanding of client issues.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients and develop action plans.
• Provide mentoring and support for placements.
• Liaise with the Peer Advisor Coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Level 3 certificate in Advice and Guidance

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with an understanding of providing support, advocacy, advice and guidance and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways? Looking for a highly rewarding volunteer opportunity?

If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated volunteer to join us as a Peer Advisor and to provide vital support, guidance and advice to our clients.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will initially meet clients and develop an action plan, ensuring you complete action plan paperwork, while also discussing other support needs and signposting, if required, to other agencies. We will also rely on you to provide mentoring for the client in a positive manner and to support placements to help clients reach their individual specific goals.

Working alongside all other agencies to build professional relationships and to look at additional support from other agencies is an essential part of this volunteer role, as are ensuring you follow all health and safety policies and procedures and liaising with – and keeping fully informed – the St Giles Peer Advisor Coordinator.

What we are looking for

• Be willing to undergo training for the role of Peer Advisor, including a Level 3 certificate in Advice and Guidance, policies and procedures induction, and additional specialist sessions appropriate to placement
• The ability to write reports and action plans (training given)
• Able to work on own initiative and to follow instructions when required
• Have a sound understanding of the issues faced for the clients
• The ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with clients
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a generous flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, and much more.