Young Persons Support Volunteer

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Young Persons Support Volunteer to join our Grimsby Team.

The main purpose of this role is to support the Young Persons recovery workers in delivering advice, information and education on illicit substances and alcohol. 

In this role you will learn the practices and skills used to effectively work alongside recovery workers in their 1-1 sessions with their clients. You will have the chance to be involved with multi-disciplinary working and attend safeguarding events. 

 

Location and Time Commitment

Grimsby

  • 76B Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3EF

  • Flexible hours, Monday to Friday

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Working alongside our Young Persons team to help engage with our clients aged between 13 and 20.

  • Attending schools and deliver training to educate Young People on the risk and harms associated with illicit substance use and smoking.

  • Assisting Recovery Workers delivering psychosocial and motivational sessions with the aim of helping young people achieve their goals.

  • Supporting Recovery Workers when attending home visits to clients

 

What's in it for you?

  • An exciting opportunity to volunteer alongside a friendly and professional team that makes real difference to people's lives

  • A chance to use and develop your skills as part of giving back to your local community 

  • An excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of a Community Drug and alcohol service

  • Regular contact and support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development 

  • Access to relevant training and ongoing role-specific guidance, support and additional learning opportunities throughout your time with us

  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses policy

 

Please note that we require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for this volunteering role

 

This role is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check at an Enhanced Level

 

Download the Role Description - YP Support Volunteer

 

If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our Grimsby service then please contact us using the details below:

jody.wright@wearewithyou.org.uk

01472 806890
Call phone (07929829326)