Mentor (Supporting neurodiverse children, young people and their families, Bridgend)

Barnardos is commited to providing 'Better Outcomes For More Children'. Our childrens service's volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children's service and help make a real difference.

Why we want you

Bardnardos protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vunerable children.Barnardos helps brings out the best in children - no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen.

What you will be doing

• Working with children, young people or families on an individual basis, to help them achieve the desired outcomes of their plan.
• Building positive relationships with children and young people by meeting with them regularly on a one-to-one basis.
• Encouraging children and young people to access resources, groups and activities within their local community, such as after school activities, youth groups and sports clubs.
• Accompanying children and young people to attend meetings or attend on their behalf.
• Supporting children to have their voices heard on decisions that affect them.
• Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality,Diversity and Inclusion; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
• Participating fully in training and supervision
• Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours

The skills you'll need​

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Approachable and welcoming.
• The ability to empathise with children, who may be facing difficult times in their lives.
• Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing young people (e.g. Disadvantage, poverty, disabilities, health conditions including mental health).
• Being passionate about making a differencein the lives of children, young people and families.

What's in it for you​

• Full induction and training
• Other training opportunitiesrelevent to the volunteering role.
• Regular supervision and support.
• Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
• Access to the Barnardo's internal vacancy listing.
• Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile childrens charity.

Disclaimer

We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the role exactly, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles.