Employment and life skill mentor

Organisation
Kith & Kids

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Employment & Life Skills Project (ELSP) helps adults with learning disabilities or autism to access further education, work experience and visits to mainstream community opportunities. Volunteers will act as mentors to the members of the group. You’ll be helping the group(s) develop a range of life skills, things that many of us take for granted. The curriculum consists of developing workplace skills, social and independence skills as well as more ‘academic’ basic skills such as literacy, numeracy and IT. It also offers a range of healthy living and sports activities.  Skills are put into practice in a number of different ways: classroom based training sessions alternate with work experience placements, activities in the community, volunteering opportunities and end-of-term day trips.These include Maths and English skills, independent living, the use of public transport, social skills and even the sourcing of employment. For the people in these groups, these things can be very difficult to develop and achieve without regular support. Through regular support and meetings, members and volunteers develop greater trust, skills, and confidence together. Come along and get involved. DBS Check is essential. Training is given and travel expenses are reimbursed. 

What skills do I need?

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Good customer service skills.

Use and develop your skills

· Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others

· Increase your confidence

· Meet new people and make friends

· Gain experience for (other) work

· Give something back to the community

· Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time

· Challenge yourself.

Details

• Accessibility
  Yes
• DBS check required
  DBS check is essential
• Equal Opportunities Policy
  Yes
• Expenses reimbursed
  Travel expenses are given
• Health and Safety Policy
  Yes
• Ongoing support
  Yes
• Training provided
  Training is given
• Volunteer Policy
  Yes
• Volunteers covered by insurance
  Yes
• Wheelchair Access
  Yes
• Written role description
  Yes

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