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Accommodation Based Support (ABS) - Supported accommodation for young people - Care Leavers Volunteer

Herefordshire

We as a Charity CCP was originally founded in 1989 by a local businessman in response to the growing number of homeless young people in Cheltenham. Recognising that people as young as 16 were sleeping rough around the town after having been thrown out of their family home, he purchased a building and opened a 10-bed hostel.

We have grown a lot since then and now aim to transform the lives of children, young people, families, and vulnerable adults by preventing homelessness, strengthening families and promoting independence. With a head office in Cheltenham, we currently employ 220 staff, backed up by a team of 160 volunteers, currently delivering services and projects in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Dorset.

We need you to help within:

Our Hereford Care Leavers Service is designed to support clients aged 16 – 25. The aim of the project is to provide up to 2 years support to clients to allow them to move onto long term sustained accommodation. We work alongside Hereford Care Leaving Team and other Partnership agencies. Over two sites we support up to 8 clients.

We will ask of you to do the following:

Within the ABS team we believe in the value and uniqueness of people, we welcome volunteers who have a range of skills and life experiences. If you have a particular area of interest or skill set that you would like to share, please let us know.

To assist with activities and mentor young people with the transitioning from a care home environment into independent living. This can include chatting and engaging with clients supporting and planning activities. It is essential to develop positive, supportive relationships with their clients in order to help develop their self-esteem and confidence.

Volunteers have the flexibility to pass on their own skills and experiences to participants.

Volunteers can support the service by offering emotional and practical help Including:

• Art, crafts and activities
• Cooking
• Fitness
• Music
• Gardening
• Researching training and employment opportunities
• Support with CV writing
• Mock interviews
• Support with completing forms and applying for benefits
• 1:1 or group sessions to build independence and confidence
• Admin support for staff 

We commit to you:

• We have an extensive training programme that will allow you to carry out this role.
• We will provide you with regular support and supervision during your time with us.
• We will let you know the outcome of your work and the difference it is making to the people you are supporting.
• We see you as part of the team and invite you to our All CCP away day and other activities through the year.
• We have a designated Volunteer Co-Ordinator who will be on hand to support you with your volunteering journey within CCP.
• We Place the Safety of our Clients, Staff, Students, and Volunteers first:

CCP uses Safer Recruitment practices to onboard volunteers. These entail an application form to be completed, Interview, Induction training and Enhanced DBS vetting and references.

• What we hear from the Volunteers:

“Helping and supporting young people gives me a sense of pride, by using my free time in doing something that has such an impact in a persons’ life”

Together WE can make a difference

#WeAreCCP

Qualifications Required

• Care and Support Cluster 1 Service Induction Must be Yes
• CCP Induction - Policies and Procedures (1 Day Training) Must be Completed
• CCP Induction - Professional Standards and Safe Working Practices [PECS] (1 Day Training) Must be Completed
• CCP Induction - Safeguarding Training - (1 Day) Must be Completed
• DBS Level Must be Enhanced with Child and Adult Barring
• PREVENT Training (Online) Must be Completed

Schedule Summary

This activity generally occurs on

• Monday - Morning, Afternoon
• Tuesday - Morning, Afternoon
• Wednesday - Morning, Afternoon
• Thursday - Morning, Afternoon
• Friday - Morning, Afternoon

If interested, please visit our website for further details and to Apply by clicking on Apply Now. 

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