Volunteer Support Assistants
Our Volunteer Roles
Purpose of the Role
As a Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in empowering adults with diverse learning, physical, or social needs. Your core mission is to promote independence, build confidence, and help individuals navigate everyday challenges with dignity.
By offering friendly, professional, and personalized assistance, you will directly contribute to making community services, employment, and social activities highly inclusive and accessible to everyone.
The Support Assistant will:
- Assisting with filling out forms and essential paperwork
- Preparing for and attending interviews with candidates
- Providing continuous workplace or placement support
- Mentoring individuals to build long-term independence
- Advocating for accessibility and individual rights
- Offering confidence-building travel and navigation support
- Participating in planning meetings and progress reviews
- Engaging in ongoing training and professional development
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
- Positive attitude and supportive approach
- Strong, collaborative team player
- Reflective mindset and open to continuous feedback
- Deeply committed to personal choice, diversity, and equality
Training Provided
To ensure our volunteers feel confident and prepared, we provide a compulsory introductory course covering key aspects of safe, inclusive, and professional support.
- Confidentiality & data protection protocols
- Maintaining safe and professional boundaries
- Disability awareness and practical support
- Diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Role Details & Commitment
Check our practical specifications below to ensure this role aligns with your schedule and location.
Availability
Just 2 hours per week, with a expected commitment of 6 months.
Location
Available Bradford & District wide. Matches made near you.
Other Info
Expenses reimbursed. Full supervision & DBS provided if needed.
How to Apply
Get in touch directly with our friendly team to apply or ask any questions:
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