Organisation Name:
Inspire North/Foundation - +Choices
Organisation's Cause(s):
Crime / Victims / Offenders
Men
Mental Health
Women
Location of voluntary activity:
Foundation +Choices Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme
York City and North Yorkshire areas pending on requirement of the role (based at a York office location).
Foundation +Choices is a bespoke programme that supports perpetrators of domestic abuse through the stages of behaviour change. Providing an opportunity to recognise, acknowledge and change abuse behaviour. The Positive Choices programme is available for anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation aged 16 years and over who is a perpetrator of domestic abuse, including repeat offenders and adolescents violent toward parents, who wish to voluntarily address their abusive behaviour.
The service aims to reduce risks to those involved in domestic incidents and reduce the opportunity for a repeat incident to occur.
Foundation +Choices is a nationally accredited service by Respect, and we offer an Integrated Support Service for victim-survivors. A dedicated Integrated Support Worker (ISW) within the services also provides progress updates on perpetrators to their victims to help them make informed decisions about their safety, and to ensure the voice of the victim is represented across the service.
When are volunteers needed: We are flexible and we offer flexible hours based on your availability.
The volunteer role has the potential to develop, based on client and service need.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Advocating
Customer Service
Marketing & Communications Support
Role description:
The role of Triage & Engagement Volunteer could include:
• To provide telephone support, advice, and referrals to other agencies, to the (ex-) partners of the men and women on the Perpetrator Programme as part of the initial triage contact with clients.
• To offer support and information about their rights and other sources of support and advice, including making referrals to other services.
• To provide advocacy on behalf of clients with external agencies where appropriate.
• Working with us on awareness raising campaigns and workshops within local communities.
• Helping to promote the service via social media.
The volunteer role has the potential to develop, based on client and service need and we offer flexible hours based on your availability.
Volunteers can access our online training platform free of cost, with over 60 courses available.
We will help to ensure your knowledge of domestic abuse is kept up to date in line with current best practice and is supported by an evidence-based training session.
Volunteers will receive a comprehensive induction to the service, further ongoing training will be provided to support you in your role.
Regular supervision is included in our offer of support where training opportunities can be discussed.
Why Volunteer for Inspire North and Foundation?
• This volunteer role is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to gain experience in this area of work and has the potential to develop, based on volunteer and service need.
• An opportunity to use your experience and share this as appropriate in a positive way.
• We will keep you up to date on current best practice.
• Regular supervision is included in our offer of support.
• Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
• Access to a wide range of training opportunities.
• We offer flexible hours based on your availability.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting checks. We also expect our volunteers to:
• Represent Inspire North & Foundation in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.
• Always maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Adhere to and keep up to date with policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices.
Mandatory training will be required which will include Information Governance and GDPR, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Fire Safety, as well as our Volunteer Induction. As well as any mandatory training, our training team provide a wide range of courses covering personal development.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Work Experience
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Why be a Triage & Engagement Volunteer?
• Support and meet other people.
• Build skills and experience in planning activities.
• Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
• Access free training to support you in your role and personal development.
• Ongoing support and supervision provided to develop confidence in your role and provide opportunity to feedback on the volunteer experience.
As well as any mandatory training, our training team provide a wide range of courses covering personal development.
Volunteers can access our online training platform free of cost, with over 60 courses available.
We will help to ensure your knowledge of domestic abuse is kept up to date in line with current best practice and is supported by an evidence-based training session.
Volunteers will receive a comprehensive induction to the service, further ongoing training will be provided to support you in your role.
Regular supervision is included in our offer of support where training opportunities can be discussed.
Why Volunteer for Inspire North and Foundation?
• This volunteer role is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to gain experience in this area of work and has the potential to develop, based on volunteer and service need.
• An opportunity to use your experience and share this as appropriate in a positive way.
• We will keep you up to date on current best practice.
• Regular supervision is included in our offer of support.
• Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
• Access to a wide range of training opportunities.
• We offer flexible hours based on your availability.
How to get involved:
To apply for this volunteer role please complete the Inspire North/Foundation Volunteer Application Form accompanying this role description.
If you have any questions about the volunteer role, please contact Laura Buchan, Service Manager on laura.buchan@foundationuk.org or 01904 557491.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-07-2024