Group Support – South Ribble Children & Family Wellbeing Service

Group Support – South Ribble Children & Family Wellbeing Service

We are looking for a Group Support Volunteer for our Development Matter/ Baby and You group which takes place on a Friday morning at New Day Church in Lostock Hall.

We run the two groups in 1 space (one is for babies, one is for toddlers – we call it Beehive). The volunteer would help with setting up the group with appropriate toys / resources, interacting with families, role modelling play, and engaging in conversation. Helping with preparing snacks, and clearing away resources at the end.

Do you want to make a difference to your local community?

If you have a few hours to spare each week and are able to volunteer, this would be a great opportunity to consider.

We are seeking volunteers to assist under supervision of a member of staff, to help those who access our services.

This opportunity will give a volunteer the chance to:

• Gain experience from volunteering for this opportunity.
• Make a positive difference to a child, young person, and their family.
• Use their creative skills.
• Improve their confidence and self-esteem.

Overview of Service: 

Lancashire’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service offers support to children, Young people and families age 0-19+years, (0-25 Years for SEND) and their families. The service identifies as early as possible when a child, young person or family needs support.

This volunteering role is subject to a DBS check. To qualify you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

• Applicants must be willing to go through an induction process with relevant background checks and an enhanced DBS check (This will be done free of charge)
• Once you have applied online one of our Volunteer Officers will be in contact to arrange your DBS

Tasks:

All tasks are carried out under the supervision of a member of staff: 

• Support and assist staff to run sessions and activities as required for the group
• Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards.
• Help with building new skills, confidence and motivation.
• Engaging with groups for children, young people and their families
• Help with supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Log volunteering hours on computer Better Impact account

Required Qualities:

• Patience and understanding
• Approachable and Friendly
• Non Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Trustworthy
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• Good Communication skills – Good Active Listener
• Reliable and committed to providing long term volunteering support