Volunteer Activities Support - Supporting Adults with Autism

Julian House; Shoscombe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Shoscombe is seeking a volunteer to assist the Service Manager in delivering activities for clients. The role involves collaborating on activity planning, ensuring participant safety, and offering a creative approach to engagement. Ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience and enhance their CV while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Access to internal training opportunities

Opportunity to enhance your CV

Potential transition into paid roles

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic approach to leading activities.
• Willingness to collaborate and tailor activities to participants' interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager and Support Worker in taking clients on activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Design and lead engaging activities.

Job description

Overview

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. We are actively recruiting for someone to volunteer a few hours a week at our central Bath property assisting the Service Manager and Support Worker in taking the clients out on activities/day trips both in and out of the property.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Service Manager to tailor activities to the interests and abilities of participants both inside and outside the property. Ideas and research about what activities to do would also be welcomed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during activities.
• Creative and energetic approach to designing and leading activities.
• Opportunities to work alongside other volunteers at the project.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

Support and accessibility

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS and background

All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

How to apply

Get in touch with George (Volunteer Specialist) on [e-mail]. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don\'t miss out!

Benefits

• Access to internal training opportunities.
• Opportunity to enhance your CV
• Provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and potentially transition into paid roles.