Independent Visitors Scheme - Volunteers
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| Employer: |
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Doncaster has a clear vision for the future of the borough. It has received national recognition for its strategy and transformational goals. To find out more about this exciting plan for Doncaster, please visit www.doncaster.gov.uk and click on Doncaster's Strategy. This will provide you with valuable background information for your application. It shows just why working in Local Government in Doncaster is your next career move.
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| Job details: |
We are looking to recruit volunteer visitors to work a few hours per week or fortnight supporting children and young teenagers who live in local authority care. You do not need any formal qualifications or prior experience of working with Looked After Children and Young people, but you will need to be:
* Good fun and enjoy the company of young people
* 18 years old or over
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Able to build and maintain supportive relationships with young people
For some children, earlier relationships with adults have ended in disillusionment. The establishment of a trusting relationship will form one of the main elements of the visiting role. This could be a slow process and will require patient understanding. A minimum commitment of at least two years is required.
Those undertaking this type of work will find it very rewarding – a sense of achievement through helping those in most need in the community. In addition you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience and will be given every assistance when entering paid work, education or exploring other voluntary work options. Visitors also receive:
* Out of pocket expenses
* Induction training
* Regular on-going support
Doncaster Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
Eligibility to Work in the UK - Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Please see the Extra Information below for information about the appropriate supporting documentation required.
Strictly no agencies.
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| Degree: |
Any |
| Location: |
Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Salary: |
Voluntary |
| Advertised until: |
Closed
Tue 16-Feb-2010
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| Job ref: |
GY/40695/IVS
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| Eligibility: |
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who are authorised to work for any UK employer. |
This vacancy has now closed.
