*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.
We are in particular need of male volunteers, as we have many young men in our service looking for a male peer to guide them. Drivers are often easier for us to match with young people. If you are not a driver and we cannot find a match, we will help you explore other great volunteering opportunities within our service or across Barnardo’s
Key information
- Start Date: 15th January 2026
- 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
- 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: Driving license, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Skill And Qualifications Required: Role is for over 18s only
DBS check will be provided and paid for.
Volunteer expenses will be provided.
Volunteer locations will be at peoples homes, though people with access needs will be supported as best as possible into homes that are accessible. Happy to discuss further. - Interests: Children, Disability, Mental Health, Young people
- Activities: Mentoring, Support Work, Youth work
- DBS Check: Yes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism Awareness
DBS check will be provided and paid for.
Volunteer expenses will be provided.
Volunteer locations will be at peoples homes, though people with access needs will be supported as best as possible into homes that are accessible. Happy to discuss further.