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Family Partner Volunteer

by Action for Children

• Support families who are isolated to access services
• Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompany them to groups or activities within the community
• Support staff to complete action plans with families
• Attend meetings with staff when required
• Plan sessions and ensure that the needs of service users are considered when developing ways to support children, young people and their families
• Produce records in accordance with Action for Children’s recording policy and uploaded onto relevant systems

Organisation description

From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK. In Sandwell we support children and their families with employment, parenting, debt support, school readiness and many health initiatives. Across the borough we support children and their families to explore learning opportunities, raise aspirations through fun and exciting activities and offer information, advice and guidance..

Contact

Liz Doley
0121 556 5405
elizabeth.dooley@actionforchildren.org.uk
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to provide positive interventions with families where neglect has been identified as an issue and is impacting upon a child’s welfare.

Experience gained

Useful if you are looking to study and work in the social care sector. Training and support given, team working.

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

Yes

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Pre-school children
  • Primary School children
  • Secondary school age young people
  • Young adults
  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects

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