Shadow (Service User) Support Volunteer

at Outreach Community & Residential Services

Role Description

Shadowing Outreach Community & Residential Services support workers, in supporting and empowering our service users, (who identify with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities) to live as full and fruitful lives as possible.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

To be agreed, typically one day per week in order that you as a volunteer can get the most from this wonderful opportunity.

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: Various location options across Bury
Main Offices 35-37 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, Bury.

Ward: Bury West (Radcliffe)

Benefit to the volunteer

Great opportunity to volunteer in the care sector and in gaining knowledge and experience. i.e. in respect of career with Outreach or elsewhere.

The care sector is not as vulnerable to the threat of AI as other sectors.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Travel expenses, Volunteer policy

Inclusion Statement: Everyone who has a positive person-centred non-judgemental attitude and acceptance towards all people regardless of their background and/or how they choose to identify. Within a frame work of best practice in mental health and learning difficulties support.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Caring, Support Work

Skills: Admin, Basic IT, Cleaning and Tidying, Creative and Design, Evaluating & Reviewing, Language Skills, Managing People, Organising and Planning

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