Parent Carer Project & Workshop Advocate

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, is seeking a friendly and approachable Parent Carer Project Worker to join our Family Advice and Support Team. The role focuses on supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, helping them access information, support and opportunities.

You will deliver workshops and information sessions, provide one-to-one support, assist in understanding rights and options, recruit and support volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families or carers of children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and workshop delivery skills.
• Ability to organise events and work with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Delivering workshops and information sessions.
• Providing some 1:1 support, information and advice.
• Helping parent carers understand their rights and options.
• Supporting people to have their voices heard.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteer Peer Mentors.
• Organising events and activities.
• Working with local services and professionals.

Skills

Active listening

Organisation

Relationship building

Empathy

Job description

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, is seeking a friendly and approachable Parent Carer Project Worker to join our Family Advice and Support Team. The role focuses on supporting parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, helping them access information, support and opportunities.

You will deliver workshops and information sessions, provide one-to-one support, assist in understanding rights and options, recruit and support volunteer