Befriender - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Guideposts Trust

Guideposts Trust

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

BEFRIENDER

Salary:
£10/hour + travel reimbursement

Basis:
Casual/Bank

Location:
Gloucester - working in individuals' home

Hours:
Various hours Monday to Friday between 9AM-5PM

Guideposts is a UK based charity working with people in local communities, to help them access the support, opportunities, and skills they need to overcome social challenges, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our
Befriending for Wellbeing team as a
Befriender in Gloucestershire.

Befriending for Wellbeing aims to bring service users help at home or locally with the little things in life, that make a big difference.

You will be offering companionship, conversation and laughs as well as friendly and positive presence, plan activities with individuals which meet their needs or assist them to achieve their goals or aspirations.

Our successful Befriender will:

Build on initial assessments and action plans to agree and plan activities with individuals
Use your community knowledge or research appropriate resources or activities to effectively meet individual's needs, goals or aspirations
Provide companionship whilst being mindful of professional boundaries
In liaison with the Befriending for Wellbeing Coordinator, refer or signpost individuals to other professionals, organisations or services as appropriate

We are looking for someone, who is:

Experienced in working with people who have learning disabilities, autism, or Asperger's
A friendly nature and enjoy being a people person
An inclusive attitude to people of all ages and backgrounds
Good listening and communication skills
Ability to take the initiative and be confident in a 1:1 role with individuals
Flexible availability or ability to commit to 2 hours minimum every week
A personcentred approach with those you befriend
Full driving licence and own transport