Volunteer Support Worker

• Butterfly Trust (The)

• VO77408

Our support workers provide social support in their local community for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. They offer a listening ear and help to negotiate official systems that include housing, benefits, education, employment and independent living.

The support worker is our first point of contact with clients in their area, responding to requests that are often for help to acquire home improvements, disability related benefits or just someone to talk to. Desirable qualities required include good verbal and written communications skills, sensitivity and an adaptable approach. Training and support is provided; and expenses reimbursed.

Support workers can also be trained to provide advocacy if they wish to be more challenged, learn new skills or perhaps make good use of those they already have.

The Butterfly Trust provides unconditional, non-judgemental, confidential services that are designed to improve the quality of life for young people living with Cystic Fibrosis. These outreach services are delivered by trained volunteers who provide face to face support across the country.

The support worker role offers an opportunity to utilise your professional or personal life experience
for the purpose of enhancing the life of a family or individual living with the impact of Cystic Fibrosis.

Support Workers need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

Experience required

Desirable qualities required include good verbal and written communications skills, sensitivity, patience and an adaptable approach.

Travel details

The opportunity will involve visiting different clients around your local area depending on your availability. All mileage and travel expenses reimbursed.

Travel expenses

Volunteers are provided with out of pocket expenses for this role.

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