*Please note - this role does not provide a guaranteed start date or guaranteed hours due to the matching process. Therefore, it is not always suitable for those wishing to use it as a placement for college/university*
The Greater Manchester Keyworker Team works across all Greater Manchester, supporting young people with autism and/or a learning disability. These young people are or have been at risk of going into an inpatient setting due to their mental health. The service provides each family with a Keyworker, who creates a crucial care package to support the individual away from high risk and moving towards stability. As a volunteer, you will be introduced as a young person begins the work of re-integrating themselves into their community, education, and preferred activities.
Key information
- Start Date: 22nd May 2024
- Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
- Tasks: Activities that you may be required to do can vary from support with travel, attending social events/clubs/activities, accessing a young persons special interest, and emotional support and guidance. You will also need to navigate our Vol 1 E-Platform to record your hours.
- Training: Safeguarding
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism Awareness - Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Interests: Children, Disability, Families, Mental Health, Young people
- Activities: Befriending, Mentoring, Support Work, Youth work
- DBS Check: Yes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism Awareness