Antisocial Behaviour Volunteer (Staffordshire)

ENGINEERINGUK; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.

County/Borough
Staffordshire

Office location
St.Johns House Weston Road Stafford ST16 3RZ

Expected Number of Hours
3 or more hours per week

DBS required?
Yes

Police vetting required?
No

Closing Date
04/03/2025

Refno
4535

Documents

• Antisocial Behaviour Volunteer (Staffordshire) role description.pdf
  (PDF, 574.53kb)

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
• Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.

Beyond your role - attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

Volunteering with Victim Support in Staffordshire

As a Volunteer in Staffordshire your role will include:

• Working with victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB) offering support and information, signposting to other partner agencies and resources.
• Gain and develop skills of working with vulnerable people.
• Working in a team with other volunteers and staff.
• Gain experience in working with the police, council, housing teams and other social landlords.
• Attend events to promote the service covering Staffordshire, including Stoke on Trent.

What do we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
• Undertake training over a 10-week period - this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
• Undertake an enhanced DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Want to find out more?

• If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact ASB Harmony 0330 1757258 (Monday to Friday 9-5pm) or email us on [e-mail]

Download the role description below

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.