Independent Visitor Scheme Volunteer
The Independent Visitor (IV) Scheme is a befriending project for care-experienced young people aged 8-18 in the Belfast and South Eastern Trust areas. Volunteers are matched to a young person who they meet once a fortnight to enjoy a fun activity or excursion. Volunteers are reimbursed for their travel expenses and are given a small budget for activities. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and experiences, but becoming an IV volunteer is a particularly exciting opportunity for those who wish to gain first-hand experience of working with young people. It’s also a great opportunity for those who are considering a career change, as well as for those who just wish to support a young person in need. For further information, please visit https://www.niacro.co.uk/independent-visitor-iv-scheme We provide full training and continuous support to all volunteers. In Niacro, we are proud to have achieved the Investors in Volunteer (IiV) Award - which is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. The recruitment process comprises application via GetGot, informal interview, Access NI check, references returned, and volunteer training. Key Dates: Closing date for applications: 19th May 2024 Interview days: 21/22/23 May 2024 (virtual and/or evening interviews available) Compulsory Training: Saturday 15th June 2024
Volunteer
Job Role Join us as a Volunteer Mentor at Interventions Alliance and play a key supporting role to the participants we work with (predominantly men over the age of 18 years). You will offer personalised, one-to-one support to help improve participants’ lives, equipping them with the skills they need progress in life and avoid being trapped in a cycle of criminality. Our main focus is to grant access to Education, Training and Employment (ETE) and Accommodation and Housing. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of their past choices or the challenges they currently face. Our ideal candidate will have lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and is now wishing to give back to the community. You must however hit an eligibility criteria e.g. 6 months substance abuse free, complying with your order and taking responsibility of your offending behaviour. If you don’t have this experience, don’t worry! We encourage volunteers from all walks of life to reflect the community we serve. You just need to be over the age of 18. We need your excellent communication skills and empathetic ability to create and maintain effective relationships with our participants. We need you be a positive role model and inspire, empower and guide our participants to achieve their full potential. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer an amazing training programme to prepare you for the role. This comprises of both online and classroom training on the following subjects: Safeguarding vulnerable adults Safeguarding children Mental health awareness Substance misuse Plus more… Location: East of England Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 208282. Interventions Alliance has achieved the Investing in Volunteers UK Quality Award (IiV) the UK’s quality standard for excellence in volunteer management as the justice and social care division of the Seetec Group. The prestigious accolade recognises the management, support and professionalism of the systems and structures that assist volunteers across a particular organisation. Key Responsibilities Additional Information INTERVENTIONS ALLIANCE is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Education, Training and Employment (ETE), Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec - Interventions Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec - Interventions Alliance support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”. Seetec - Interventions Alliance is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
