Volunteer - (CFO South West)

Seetec Business Technology Centre; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Volunteer Mentor in Hounslow to assist individuals on probation by offering guidance in literacy, housing, and employment. Applicants should have strong communication skills, be empathetic, and maintain confidentiality. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Full training

Safeguarding training

Mental health awareness training

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and substance free for six months if applicable.
• Empathetic and reliable volunteer commitment.
• Experience with the Criminal Justice System is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Offer practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Motivate participants and assist with relevant paperwork.
• Report concerning behavior to ensure public safety.

Skills

Strong listening and communication abilities

Dependability in keeping appointments and commitments

Understanding of professional boundaries

Open-minded, non-judgmental approach

Familiarity with basic IT tools

Job description

Volunteer Mentor - Communities & Education Division

Make a real difference in your community by supporting individuals on probation to rebuild their lives. As a Resettlement Support Volunteer, you'll offer one-to-one guidance to men over 18 helping with literacy, housing, budgeting, employment, and social reintegration.

We're looking for reliable, empathetic volunteers with strong communication skills, basic IT knowledge, and a nonjudgmental attitude. You'll be a positive role model, respecting confidentiality and empowering participants to make informed choices.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System. You must be 18+ and substance free for six months if applicable.

• In return, you'll receive full training
• Safeguarding adults & children
• Mental health awareness

Join us and help someone build a better future.

Location: South West

How to apply: This QR Code will take you to Better Impact' our volunteer application management system.

For more information please email: [e-mail]

Communities and Education Division has achieved the Investing in Volunteers UK Quality Award (IiV) the UK's quality standard for excellence in volunteer management as the justice and social care division of the Seetec Group. The prestigious accolade recognises the management, support and professionalism of the systems and structures that assist volunteers across a particular organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer both practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Motivate participants to attend scheduled appointments and comply with licence conditions
• Assist with completing forms and navigating essential paperwork
• Help individuals access resources that support their personal development
• Contribute to public safety by reporting any concerning behaviour
• Participate in regular supervision sessions with the volunteer coordinator
• Submit session feedback within 48 hours; report safeguarding concerns immediately
• Uphold Seetec's values in all interactions with participants
• Follow lone working procedures to ensure safety
• Promote equality, diversity, and maintain professional boundaries
• Join team meetings and engage in ongoing training opportunities

Skills and Experience

• Strong listening and communication abilities
• Dependability in keeping appointments and commitments
• Initiative to seek out and utilise helpful resources
• Respect for confidentiality and appropriate information sharing
• Understanding of professional boundaries and guidance in volunteer relationships
• Ability to model positive behaviour and attitudes
• Open-minded, non-judgmental, and self-aware approach
• Familiarity with basic IT tools
• Supportive of individuals making their own informed choices

Additional Information

Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.

We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of Ex-Offenders can be found on our website under About us.

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.