Befriending (Independent Visitor Volunteer)
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Befriend a young person in care and develops a long-term friendship with them.
WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO? Visit a child monthly and becomes a trusted adult friend to them. Provide a consistent and reliable adult with a view to building a trusting and positive relationship with the child. Provide a child with the opportunity to try new activities and spend time with them away from their placement. This in turn can enhance progress and resilience of children, by building self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and opening new social relationships outside of the care system.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
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WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED? Interpersonal Skills – Ability to easily build rapport an identify with children and young people. Communication – Excellent communication skills, good report writing skills. Committed – Willing to commit to a child for at least one year and preferably two years. Role Model – A good role model for a child or young person who may have experienced difficult times during their childhood. DBS Check – We will carry out safer recruitment checks and you will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be allocated a budget for each visit of £20.00 for your activity, and payment of your expenses, are paid so you are not out of pocket. These include, travel costs, and parking. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend necessary training for the role. Interviews will be arranged in due course thereafter.
From 2-4 hours every month with your allocated child.
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