Befriender

Befriender

Posted for Pride Action North (formerly Northumberland Pride)

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

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Befrienders play a key role in supporting people who have been referred into our service. They support our link workers in helping service users engage in their communities, enabling them to progress towards personal goals and reduce isolation. One of the aims of this project is to build up a network of befrienders who can support LGBTQIA+ individuals. Your support will help to build confidence, self-esteem and improve overall wellbeing whilst breaking down any barriers to inclusion in the community.

You will encourage the participation in learning new skills and play a key role in strengthening social and emotional well-being. You will support people to achieve personal goals and provide regular feedback to their assigned link worker regarding progress as well as any issues including safeguarding. 

For more information or to request an application pack please email [email protected] or call 03332427307

What skills do I need?

Befrienders should be friendly and approachable with good communication and interpersonal skills which enable them to motivate those they are working with. You will need to be patient, calm and a good listener and committed. You will need to maintain confidentiality and boundaries.

Skills/experience required:

• Excellent listening skills
• Lived experience of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with a range of different people with different needs
• Commitment to personal development
• Commitment to supporting people in achieving their goals and independence
• Non-judgemental
• Awareness of issues facing LGBTQIA+ people either in rural or urban locations