Volunteer Support Worker
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
We need committed and enthusiastic people with experience of support work or teaching to assist students with higher needs at our lifelong learning service, The Outreach Academy.
You will help people with a learning disability to enjoy a range of courses and activities, develop new skills and reach their potential.
You will work closely with our staff and contribute your observations and ideas to ensure person-centred support.
What skills do I need?
¨ Experience of support work or teaching/LSA.
¨ Excellent communication skills.
¨ A good sense of humour
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Weekly.
Morning session 10am-1pm Afternoon session 12.30-3.30pm Volunteers are welcome to support for full days if convenient.
Day depends on which classes and activities the volunteer would like to support.
Location:
Mencap Hall
56 Mildmay Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0DZ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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