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Independent Visitor - support for young people

Croydon Independent Visitor Service

Help make a difference to a young person's life! You will be matched with a young person in care and meet up once or twice a month to take them out to have fun, talk and to be a support to them.

Detailed Description

Become an Independent Visitor to be matched one to one with a young person in care in Croydon. You will meet once or twice a month to take them out to have fun, talk and to be a support to the young person. We will provide full training, all your expenses and ongoing support from dedicated staff. You provide the commitment and time. Together we will make a difference for young people in Croydon. This is an opportunity to build skills and knowledge within social care and test yourself with real life experience of a young person in care.

Activities you will be doing

Advice, information & support,Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Caring,Support work

What skills are required for this role

Counselling, Organising & Planning, Verbal Communication

Why these skills are required

We re looking for enthusiastic, committed people to bring their experience, skills and positivity to the lives of young people who have been through tough times. Training will be provided.

What is in it for you

Working with Children will teach you about many important aspects about life in general.

Time Commitment

N/A

CR0 1EA

Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk Croydon

Parking is limited in and around Bernard Weatherill House so allow plenty of time to find a suitable parking place. Bernard Weatherill House is in Mint Walk, Croydon, which is behind Croydon library

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
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Location
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