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Title

Parent/Carer Advice and Support Volunteer

Organisation

Sutton Carers' Centre

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Short Description

As a Parent/Carer Advice and Support Volunteer, you will support parents/Carers by providing them with accurate, up to date advice and information about a range of topics, including local and national services and support they may be entitled to.

What you will be doing

As a Parent/Carer Advice and Support Volunteer, you will support parents/Carers by providing them with accurate, up to date advice and information about a range of topics, including local and national services and support they may be entitled to. Working closely with a staff member who runs our Parent/Carer Support Group, you may make welfare calls to parents/Carers to see how they are, provide information by phone or email, or help to develop/maintain our information for parents/Carers in Sutton.

If interested, please contact us directly: Maisie Allen, maisie@suttoncarerscentre.org or 02082965611. Please quote you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton.

Activities

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Research, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring

Skills Description

A good listener. A clear communicator with a friendly telephone manner. Someone who likes to work on their own initiative but also enjoys being part of a team. Experience of using MS Office, particularly Word and Outlook email. All our volunteers and staff work within the Centre’s Confidentiality, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policies. Willingness to undertake mandatory training courses. Previous knowledge and experience of parent/Carer issues would be particularly useful but not essential as full training will be given. Knowledge of local services in Sutton would be useful but not essential as full training will be given.

What is in it for you

Supervision and support from staff within Sutton Carers Centre. Induction and training. Reimbursement of travel expenses. References can be provided after 6 months of volunteering. A friendly and supportive atmosphere where you can learn new skills and challenge yourself. The chance to use your knowledge and skills to support local parents/Carers of children with autism, ADHD, severe anxiety and other extra needs and disabilities.

Time Commitment

3-7 hours per week – please contact us to discuss your availability.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Sutton Carers Centre 1st Floor Benhill Avenue 12-14 Benhill Avenue

Postcode (See Google maps below)

SM1 4DA

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