Volunteer Lgbt+ Peer Mentor - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Humankind Charity

Humankind Charity

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the role
Do you have lived experience of LGBT? Are you aged 16-19? Do you have an interest in gaining experience in supporting young people?

The project operates across all four areas of Newcastle working with LGBT+ Young people who will be seeking peer support from people ages 1619 with lived experience of LGBT+.
The service will provide nonjudgemental 11 and group support for young people accessing the LGBT+ service.
We are looking for determined, compassionate and authentic Volunteer Peer Mentors with a passion for supporting LGBT+ young people, to help lead and deliver the service.
A volunteer peer mentor is a 'professional friend' who guides a young person by building trust and positive behaviour in a fun and caring environment.
Peer Mentors will work alongside the LGBT+ Project Lead to develop and tailor the support to LGBT+ young people

Hours/Commitment:

The LGBT+ Peer support project is ran Mon-Fri 9:00 till 20:00. The timings of groups will be flexible to suit to service users needs.

We are looking for individuals to contribute a few hours minimum a week, though this will be flexible around education and other work commitments.

Training:

Volunteers have access to Humankind's training platform, Learningkind, and will be asked to complete a number of training modules within their first 3 months, many of these are e-learning modules, though will be completed in person where possible.

Training package includes:
Safeguarding
Boundaries
Equality and Diversity
Confidentiality
Group work skills
Managing challenging behaviours

This is a fixed-term role for 8 months, with the possibility of an extension.

As a Volunteer Peer Mentor you will;
Work in partnership with Peer Mentor Lead to deliver service.
Meet regularly with LGBT+ young people accessing the service at agreed times to support them.
Provide group and one to one support to LGBT+ young people.
Organise, plan and assist in the delivery of group activities and events.
Support LGBT+ Peer Mentor Project Lead in promoting the project.
Help develop logos, posters and averts to promote the service
Day in the life of an LGBT+ Peer mentor

A day in the life of an LGBT+ Peer Mentor

Flexible working that is convenient and set by you.
Attend planning meetings for groups/support sessions.
Be involved in designing logo's, creating project name, suggesting group activities, planning group activities.
Attending regular supervisions with project lead.
Deliver group activities such as bowling/cinema/Board games.
Attend regular training, have your own say in what training you would like.

Training Package/Role benefits

Mileage/Expenses paid a month in arrears.
Regular supervision and peer support.
Induction and training.
Work experience in a supportive environment
Flexibility
Feel part of a team
Opportunities to progress.

Personal qualities

Essential Criteria

Lived experience of LGBT+
Good communication skills
Good listening skills
Empathetic
Professional
Honest and enthusiastic
Be able to work confidentially
Able to work as part of a team and independently
A genuine interest in being part of the service
A willingness to learn and complete training
Understand the limits of your role
Desire to support others and be nonjudgemental.
Confident IT skills

Desirable Criteria

Experience working with Young People.
Previous volunteer experience.

Our workplace values are:

Honest:
we are open and realistic, building trusted relationships in which we challenge, collaborate and change.

Committed: we are passionate about being the best that we can be, and we do this by keeping people at the heart of everything that we do.
Inventive: we are ambitious, drawing together skills and resources to innovate and adapt in determined pursuit of our mission.
What do our staff say?Humankind is an equalopportunity employer.**If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
Salary Period
Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

DBS Requirement