Wellbeing Support Volunteer

Opportunity by Leicestershire County Council Children and Family Wellbeing Service
Location Leicestershire, UK

To provide support for our Wellbeing Support Groups across the locality, for parents of children aged 0-19 years. The aim of the groups is to promote wellbeing and to provide a supportive, safe environment.

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About this role

Having been accepted onto the project, volunteers will be asked to undertake the following tasks:

  • To create a positive environment for parents to attend the Parent’s group and feel comfortable, safe and supported.
  • To assist, support and motivate parents to promote their wellbeing.
  • Explore the importance and best practice around trust, boundaries and communication.
  • To signpost parents to appropriate services, to liaise with Children and Family Wellbeing staff if further support and advice is needed.
  • To commit to leading/supporting the group for up to one year.

When you can volunteer

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Requirements

  • References needed
  • Willing to take a DBS Check
  • Age restrictions
  • Accepts ex/offenders

Driving Licence useful but not always essential.
Full DBS check will be carried out.
Minimum of 2 references required
Full comprehensive training will be provided - our training runs twice a year (February and September).
Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over
Ex/offenders can be accepted in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Volunteers must be free of Statutory supervision for a minimum of 2 years prior to application.

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Location

Location Leicestershire, UK

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