Job Role
Join us as a Volunteer Mentor and play a key supporting role to the participants we work with, primarily men over the age of 18. You will offer personalised, one-to-one support to help improve participants' lives, equipping them with skills to progress and avoid cycles of criminality.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless of past choices or current challenges.
Our ideal candidate will have lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and wish to give back to the community. Eligibility criteria include being substance abuse free for at least 6 months, complying with your order, and taking responsibility for your offending behaviour.
If you lack this experience, don't worry! We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to reflect the community we serve. You must be over 18 years old.
We value excellent communication skills and empathy to build effective relationships with participants. You should be a positive role model, inspiring and empowering participants to reach their potential.
In return, we offer comprehensive training, including online and classroom sessions on:
* Safeguarding vulnerable adults
* Safeguarding children
* Mental health awareness
* Substance misuse
* And more
Location: South West
Key Responsibilities
* Attend appointments with participants
* Provide literacy and numeracy support, including assistance with forms
* Encourage engagement and remind participants of appointments
* Offer practical and emotional support
* Promote compliance with probation and license conditions
* Assist in job, apprenticeship, or volunteer searches
* Support in finding private accommodation
Skills and Experience
* Demonstrate empathy, tact, and discretion, especially with sensitive issues
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Accurate and timely management of computer-based information systems
* Ability to exercise authority and set boundaries appropriately
* Ability to work independently and handle stressful situations
Additional Information
Seetec's Communities and Education Division is part of the Justice and Social Care sector, delivering tailored support through various contracts including CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, and Wellbeing services. We aim to help individuals overcome barriers, desist from offending, reintegrate into communities, and access employment opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, upholding the Prevent Duty, and promoting modern British values. A DBS check is required, and we support the recruitment of ex-offenders, adhering to our equal opportunity policies. For more details, see our website under About Us.
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