Family advocacy involves providing an independent perspective and encouragement to help family members to make informed decisions and have a voice in administrative decisions, about the welfare and protection needs of their children. This will involve moral support and may include speaking, or constructively challenging, on their behalf if they wish.
Surgeries operate within larger organisation's premises, in various areas.
Skills
A kind heart and common sense are essential in this role. Your own transport is an advantage, as some weekday availability is necessary.
An enhanced DBS and references will be required.
Training is provided.
Details
- Accessibility
We operate surgeries in larger organisations' premises - Data Protection policy
Available on request - DBS check required
We work with children and vulnerable adults. - Equal opportunities policy
Available on request - Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
Available on request - Ongoing support
In-house training and supervision provided - Suitable for under 18s
Sensitive material frequently disclosed - Training provided
In-house training and supervision provided - Volunteer induction
In-house training and supervision provided - Volunteer policy
Available on request - Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Available on request
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 19/12/2018
End Date: 19/12/2020
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
Training will normally take place on Tuesday mornings, but volunteers will need to be available at other times also to go to meetings with clients, or to meet with them at one of our locality surgeries, or where appropriate at their home. Some mid-week availability will always be necessary. Each volunteer’s time commitment will vary according to his/her own availability.
Location
This opportunity is available in: Castle Point, Chelmsford, Maldon, Rayleigh and Rochford, Thurrock
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