At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s wellbeing through weekly check-ins and build meaningful relationships.
- Company: Care to Grow, a charity focused on children's emotional literacy.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Ideal for students in social work or psychology; term-time commitment required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for children's mental health and experience caring for young people.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 31200 £ per year.
Care to Grow is a charity dedicated to supporting children’s wellbeing and emotional literacy. By training trusted adults in schools, the organisation helps children build the resilience and emotional tools they need to thrive in education and in life.
The role of Volunteer Buddies involves providing weekly check-ins with children who need extra support, giving them a meaningful break from the classroom, helping them feel more regulated, and enabling them to return to learning ready to engage. “This isn’t about being an expert, it’s about showing up consistently, building a genuine relationship, and becoming a trusted adult in a child’s life.”
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine passion for improving children’s mental health and wellbeing.
- Experience caring for, working, or volunteering with children or young people, formal or informal, including raising your own children.
- Commitment to one 2.15 hour session each week for at least one full term; sessions are flexible and can fit around school hours or other commitments. Term time only.
- Experience can take many forms - what matters is that you’ve had consistent, caring contact with children. This might include:
- Raising your own children
- Looking after younger family members
- Babysitting or childminding
- Youth club, Scouts, or Guides
- School reading volunteer or work placement
- Junior sports coaching
What we offer:
- The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children.
- Ongoing learning, training, and development opportunities.
- Half-termly reflective practice sessions with our training therapist - dedicated 30 minute zoom conversation to chat through your experiences and feel supported in the role.
- A welcoming community united by a shared mission.
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed emotionally and academically, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding checks (including online checks) will be undertaken as part of our safer recruitment procedures. Due to safeguarding requirements of working pastorally with children in a trusted adult capacity, applicants must be aged 18 or older.
Volunteer Buddy - Primary Schools (North Kensington) employer: Care To Grow
Care to Grow is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and welcoming community dedicated to enhancing children's wellbeing and emotional literacy. With flexible hours and ongoing training opportunities, volunteers can make a meaningful impact while developing their skills in a nurturing environment. This role not only allows you to contribute positively to the lives of children but also offers reflective practice sessions to ensure you feel supported and valued in your journey.
