Lancashire Child & Youth Justice Service Panel Members Fleetwood

Lancashire Child & Youth Justice Service Panel Members Fleetwood

Lancashire Child & Youth Justice Service (LCYJS) are looking for volunteers in the FLEETWOOD area aged 18 or above, who want to help make a difference to children & young people in their local community. 

Volunteers play an essential role in supporting the delivery of services by LCYJS by volunteering alongside staff to help children aged 10 – 18 years.

This support is there to make a difference to their lives, to support them towards living a safe and crime-free life, and make a positive contribution to society. Volunteers create a positive link between the community and the children who access LCYJS services.

• Being a member of a Community Referral Order Panel allows children to recognise the consequences of their offending and to be accountable for their actions through a restorative approach.
•  Panel members help children to co-produce a contract specifying the support and activities they will take part in during their Court Order Support

We’re looking for volunteers who reflect the diversity of Lancashire.

All panel meetings take place at 6pm, so volunteers will need to arrive at 5.30pm when facilitating a panel prior to the meeting taking place. Swaps and changes can be made to accommodate the volunteer if necessary. There are occasional adhoc daytime panel meetings, though this is not a regular occurrence.

Tasks:

• Over 18 years of age
• Complete a full DBS clearance (for more details about our policy on criminal convictions please contact us)
• Provide a reference
• Be able to commit to at least 2-3 hours per fortnight
• Complete a programme of training at the outset and at regular intervals during your time as a volunteer
• log volunteering hours monthly

Required Qualities:

• Good time management
• Good reading and writing skills
• A flexible approach
• A person-centred approach
• Questioning and listening skills
• Confidence
• An open mind
• Calm
• Work as part of a team
• Punctuality
• Commitment
• Reliability
• Non-Judgmental Approach
• Adaptability
• Support
• Empathy
• Maintaining confidentiality

Desirable Skills and Qualities

• Facilitation
• Mediation
• Self-Reflection
• Creativity
• An ability to see the overall picture