Mentors & peer support occupations Work, Jobs in Cumnock, Eay (with Salaries)

Befriender (Supporting 8-14 yr olds, Ayrshire)
Barnardo's —East Ayrshire
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- APIs
- Communication skills
- School
Support Practitioners
Partners for Inclusion Group —Ayrshire
- £13.45 an hour
- Call to connect
Recovery Advocate
Circles Network —Ayr
- £26,228 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Sick pay
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2d
Residential Childcare Worker - Days
Phoenix Abbey —Mauchline
- £26,231 - £31,531 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
5d
Waking Night Support Worker
CareTech Group —Coylton
- £27,976 - £32,510 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- School
- Referral programme
10d
Support Worker
Priory Group —Kilmarnock
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Residential Childcare Worker - Autism experienced (Nights)
Phoenix Abbey —Mauchline
- £26,231 - £31,531 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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10d
Befriender (Supporting 8-14 yr olds, South Ayrshire)
Barnardo's —South Ayrshire
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- APIs
- Communication skills
- School
Young People's Worker, 20 Hour Term Time - Options Ayrshire OSC
Aberlour Children’s Charity —Prestwick
- £29,068 - £32,437 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
3d
Sessional Residential Childcare Worker
Permissum Care LTD —Kilmarnock
- From £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
5d
Waking Night Support Worker
Aspris —Kilmarnock
- £13.45 - £13.85 an hour
- Night shift
- Working with children
- School
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Bank Support Worker
Priory —Kilmarnock
- £13.45 an hour
- English
- Care plans
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Residential Childcare Practitioner
Greenleaf House —Galston
- £34,976 - £37,447 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Young People's Worker, 20 Hour Term Time - Options Ayrshire OSC
Aberlour Child Care Trust —Ayr
- £29,068 - £32,437 a year
- School
- Annual leave
3d
Support Worker - Shawburn (Residential Service)
Hansel —Prestwick
- £13.45 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Driving
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
G2 Residential Worker
South Lanarkshire Council —South Lanarkshire
- £16 - £49 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Support Worker
Leonard Cheshire —Glasgow
- £13.55 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Residential Childcare Worker
Permissum Care LTD —Kilmarnock
- From £29,374.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
SWRK 4994 - G2 Residential Worker (605971) - 4994
South Lanarkshire —East Kilbride
- £16 - £49 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Military
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Senior Residential Support Worker
Aspris —Symington
- £15.45 - £15.60 an hour
- School

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Befriender (Supporting 8-14 yr olds, Ayrshire)

Barnardo's -
East Ayrshire

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Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference. **Barnardo’s Befrienders** work with young people a 1:1 basis, offering practical assistance and emotional support, to build their self-confidence, coping mechanisms and positive relationships. The work could be focused on a particular need, such as confidence building, or it could be more focused around supporting the young person to access local community groups. The intandem mentoring service supports young people aged 8-14, living in Ayrshire, who are looked after at home under a compulsory supervision order. Due to the nature of the service and the length of time it can take to build up a positive relationship, achieve goals and outcomes, we ask for a commitment of 1 year for this service from volunteers. We are looking for volunteers across Ayrshire, with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals. ![](https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/api/documents/3606/thumbnail/medium?expires=1601049621&signature=54f765b14a2840b6c08d44eb922ec07a)
Could you build a positive relationship with them, to support them to face their challenges, make active choices and informed decisions? Are you great at listening to children and young people in a non-judgemental way?

Tasks: Building positive relationships with children and young people by meeting with them regularly on a one-to-one basis.

Encouraging children and young people to access resources, groups and activities within their local community, such as after school activities, youth groups, and sports clubs.

Promoting and encouraging service users to make active choices and informed decisions.

Accompanying children and young people to attend meetings or attending on their behalf.

Providing emotional/moral support for children and young people, while maintaining an appropriate volunteer/service user rapport.

Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.

Participating fully in training and supervision.

Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours

Skills: Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Approachable and welcoming.

Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Being non-judgmental and positive in their attitude to working with individuals from different backgrounds.

Good listening and communication skills.

The ability to manage and respond positively to challenging situations.

Benefits: Full induction and training.

Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.

Regular supervision and support.

Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.

Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing.

Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity.

Disclaimer: We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the role exactly, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on [email protected] or call us on 0208 498 7320

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