Christians Against Poverty Befriender
Bromley CAP Partnership
Debt is lonely. Could you be the friendly face that helps someone through it? Bromley CAP Partnership is run by local churches and has helped 73 local people clear £1.4m of debt since 2017. Our befrienders join client visits, meet people socially, pray for them and, where welcome, share their faith. This role is for committed Christians who belong to a local church. You'll be a warm, non-judgemental listener. Training given, enhanced DBS required, flexible hours.
Debt is lonely. You could be the friendly face that helps someone through it. Bromley CAP Partnership is run by local churches across the borough. Since 2017 we've helped 73 local people clear £1.4 million of debt. Our befrienders make sure nobody goes through that alone. What you'll do Join our Debt Centre Manager and Debt Coaches on client visits, focusing on the person rather than the paperwork Meet clients socially between visits and help them find connection and community Pray for clients and, where they're open to it, share your faith and introduce them to a local church Who we're looking for This role is for committed Christians. You'll need a personal faith in Jesus, be an active member of a local church, and be able to agree with CAP's Statement of Faith. You'll also be: A warm, non-judgemental listener Trustworthy with confidential information Steady under pressure and good with boundaries Able to travel to home visits What's involved You'll get training and work alongside our experienced team. An enhanced DBS check is required. Hours are flexible and fit around you.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work
N/A
Building warm, trusting relationships with people from all backgrounds Good listening Friendly, compassionate and non-judgemental Keeping information confidential Keeping healthy boundaries Staying calm and steady in stressful situations Understanding safeguarding and how it applies to people in debt or hardship Praying with others and talking about the Christian faith naturally Basic admin, such as helping clients organise their paperwork Working well alone and as part of a team Able to travel to clients' homes
Make a real difference locally. Since 2017 we've helped 73 Bromley people clear £1.4 million of debt, and you'd be part of that work. Put your faith into action. You'd serve people in your own community and see lives change, with your own faith at the heart of it. Training and support. You'll get training for the role and work alongside an experienced Debt Centre Manager and Debt Coaches. New skills. You'll build skills in listening, safeguarding, keeping good boundaries and supporting people through hard times. These are useful in work, church and everyday life. Enhanced DBS check. This is required for the role and useful for other volunteering too. Belong to a team. You'll join a network of volunteers from churches right across the borough. Flexible hours. You give the time you can, around your other commitments.
Flexible and optional depending on your availability.
N/A
This role is across the London Borough of Bromley, with meetings in local churches and in clients home.
N/A
5
