Job vacancy details
Independent Visitors Scheme - Volunteers
| Employer | Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | Reference | IVS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Tue 01/02/2011 23:59 PM | Closing Date | Mon 31/12/2012 12:00 PM |
| Working Pattern | Part Time, Permanent position | Hours | Hours which fit around your lifestyle |
| Salary | Out of Pocket expenses only | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Doncaster & Surrounding Areas | ||
We are looking to recruit volunteer visitors to work a few hours per week or fortnight supporting children and young teenagers who live in local authority care. You do not need any formal qualifications or prior experience of working with Looked After Children and Young people, but you will need to be:
- Good fun and enjoy the company of young people
- 18 years old or over
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to build and maintain supportive relationships with young people
For some children, earlier relationships with adults have ended in disillusionment. The establishment of a trusting relationship will form one of the main elements of the visiting role. This could be a slow process and will require patient understanding. A minimum commitment of at least two years is required.
Those undertaking this type of work will find it very rewarding – a sense of achievement through helping those in most need in the community. In addition you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience and will be given every assistance when entering paid work, education or exploring other voluntary work options. Visitors also receive: - Out of pocket expenses
- Induction training
- Regular on-going support
Doncaster Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, so if you are interested in being part of the scheme contact Sue Wakefield on (01302) 735860 at the Independent Visitor’s Scheme, for further information or an application pack.
Applications welcome at any time.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. To find out more about Doncaster Council please visit http://www.doncaster.gov.uk
Application Information
DONCASTER COUNCIL POSTS – To help keep Council costs and administration to a minimum and to ensure that your personal and application details remain as secure as possible, please apply for this vacancy online utilising all of the information provided in the job description, person specification and advert. If for any reason you are unable to apply online we recommend returning your application by post as detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.
Also, if you are unable to download the information or apply online, please contact our recruitment advice line by email on or call 01302 862610 quoting the vacancy reference number. Alternatively please visit The Mansion House, located at 2 Priory Place, Doncaster, DN1 1BN)
DONCASTER SCHOOL POSTS – Please refer to the advert for details of how to apply.
Eligibility to Work in the UK – Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Please see the Extra Information below for information about the appropriate supporting documentation required.
