Befriender Volunteer in Stockport

We are looking for a befriender volunteer to meet with people we support once or twice per week at our service in East Finchley. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person‑centred services.

We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who’s also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship to some of the people we support by meeting them at home or in the community for a cup of tea and a chat. You will also engage in activities with the people we support, such as playing board games. If you have a few hours to spare on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, we would love to hear from you!

This role is for a supported living service which supports people with learning disabilities. We currently have 10 tenants living in self‑contained flats at the service which is located in East Finchley with good transport links.

Hours

Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, timings are flexible

Volunteer Duties

• Meet on a regular basis
• Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Application Instructions

To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered.

If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support or have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email volunteer@creativesupport.co.uk.